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Resources for Caregivers and Seniors
Caring.com has created helpful guides compiling information for seniors and their loved ones.
Memory Care Resources
Dementia & Memory Loss
- What Is Dementia? Types, Early Signs & Stages
- What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
- Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia
- Medical Conditions That Can Mimic Dementia
- Signs of Dementia & Decline over the Holidays
- A Caregiver’s Guide to Sundowning and Dementia
- The 7 Stages of Dementia
- How to Handle Dementia-Related Hygiene Problems
- What Is the 5 Word Memory Test?
- What Are the Signs That an Elderly Person Should Not Live Alone?
- What Is the Average Life Expectancy for Someone With Dementia?
- What Stage of Dementia Is Anger?
- What Is the Difference Between Memory Care and Dementia Care?
- What Is the Best Care for Someone With Dementia?
Memory Care Facilities
- Dementia Care Insights: Home vs. Facility Choices
- Amenities To Look For In Memory Care Facilities
- How to Choose a Memory Care Facility
- Memory Care for Aggressive Dementia Patients
- What To Know About Secured Memory Care Units
- How to Move a Parent with Dementia into Assisted Living and Memory Care
- What are the Levels of Memory Care?
- Do Memory Care Facilities Allow Pets?
- How Often Should You Visit Someone in Memory Care?
- Memory Care Communities for Aggressive Dementia Patients
- How Do You Tell a Loved One They Are Moving to Memory Care?
- Can a Memory Care Facility Kick You Out?
- Memory Care vs. Dementia Care
- Late Stage Dementia and Alzheimer's Care
- What Happens to Dementia Patients With No Family?
- Does Memory Care Improve the Condition of Patients?
- Why Is Memory Care Better Than Being at Home?
- How Does Memory Care Help Seniors Suffering From Memory Loss?
- What Is Memory Care for Stroke Victims?
- Who Regulates Memory Care Facilities?
- How Does Memory Care Work?
- Can a Couple Live Together in Memory Care?
- What Is the Average Stay In Memory Care?
- What Should You Not Bring to Memory Care?
- What Should You Bring to a Memory Care Facility?
- How Do You Decorate a Memory Care Room?
- What Are the Benefits of Memory Care?
- Is Memory Care Considered Long-Term Care?
- Do People With PPA Need Memory Care?
Memory Care at Home
- A Guide to Alzheimer’s Caregiving
- Guide to Caregiving for a Loved One With Dementia
- How to Create a Dementia Care Plan
- Dementia Home Care: Everything You Need to Know to Care for Your Loved One
- Best Tracking Device for Dementia Patients
- A Guide to In-Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
- Does a Stage 4 Dementia Patient Need Home Care?
- How to Care for Mild Alzheimer’s Patients at Home?
- Is At-Home Care Better for Dementia Patients?
- A Guide for Caregivers of Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia
- What Do You Say to a Friend Putting a Spouse in Memory Care?
- How Do You Get Home Care for a Dementia Patient?
- Is At-Home Care Better for Dementia Patients?
- Can a Person With Alzheimer’s Qualify for Home Health Care?
- How Can You Be a Caregiver for Memory Patients?
Finances & Legal
- Financial & Legal Planning for Seniors with Alzheimer's
- A Unified Approach to Alzheimer’s: Key Legislative Wins in 2024
- Memory Care Costs and Ways to Pay
- Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?
- How Much Does Medicare pay for Memory Care Facilities?
- Does Social Security Pay for Memory Care?
- Will a Medical Spending Account Cover a Memory Care Facility?
- What Do You Do When You Can’t Afford Memory Care?
- What Is the Average Cost for Memory Care?
- How Do You Pay for Memory Care Without Selling Your House?
- What Percentage of Memory Care Cost Is Medications?
- What Is Springing Power of Attorney?
- Do Dementia Patients Pay for Care?
- Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?
Dementia Friendly Activities
Assisted Living Resources
Getting Started
- How Do You Know When It’s Time for Assisted Living?
- How Do You Move an Unwilling Parent To Assisted Living?
- What Is the Process to Get Someone Into Assisted Living?
- How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
- What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
- Moving to Assisted Living
- A State-by-State Guide to Assisted Living Regulations
- How Do Seniors Ease the Move Into Assisted Living?
- How Long Does It Take to Adjust to Assisted Living?
- What Does an Assessment for Assisted Living Entail?
- What Are Individual Services Plans (ISPs) in Assisted Living?
- What Is the Goal of an Assisted Living Facility?
- What Leads People to Move into Assisted Living Facilities?
- How Do Assisted Living Referral Agencies Work?
- What Is the Average Age for Individuals Entering Assisted Living?
Types of Assisted Living
- Types of Assisted Living
- Types of Assisted Living Options
- What Is a Type A Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is a Type B Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is a Type C Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is High Acuity Assisted Living, and Who Is It For?
- Understanding Luxury Senior Living
- What Is a Level 2 Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is Level 4 Assisted Living?
- What Is Level-Five Care in Assisted Living?
- What Should You Do When Only One Parent Needs Assisted Living?
- A Guide To Assisted Living for Couples
- Can Assisted Living Be Temporary?
Activities & Visitors
- Can Assisted Living Be Temporary?
- Can You Have a Car While in Assisted Living?
- Can Residents Come and Go Freely in Assisted Living?
- Exercise for Seniors in Assisted Living Communities
- What Activities Are Offered in Assisted Living?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Provide Transportation for Residents?
- Does Mobility Affect Participation in Assisted Living?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Have Overnight Visitors?
- How Often Should You Visit a Parent in Assisted Living?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Have Specific Visiting Hours?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Prevent Certain Visitors?
Medical Needs & Care
- What Health Conditions Will Disqualify You for Assisted Living?
- Assisted Living Medication Policy & Procedure
- Assisted Living for People Struggling With Addiction
- A Guide to Living in Assisted Care with Parkinson’s Disease
- Assisted Living for People with Vision Impairment
- Assisted Living for Seniors with Clinical Depression
- Assisted Living for Seniors With Disabilities
- Assisted Living Options for Wheelchair Users
- Hospice Care at Assisted Living Communities
- Can Assisted Living Provide Incontinence Care?
- Is Bathroom Assistance Considered Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living?
- How Many Falls Do You Need to Have Before You Should Consider Assisted Living?
- Will Assisted Living Provide Feeding Assistance?
- How Much Is Med Management at Assisted Living?
- Can a Quadriplegic Live in Assisted Living?
- Do LVAD Recipients Qualify for Assisted Living?
- Does Having AIDS Disqualify for Assisted Living?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Take People With Heart Pumps?
- Why Can’t CPR Be Performed in Some Assisted Living Facilities?
- Do They Bathe Seniors at Assisted Living Facilities?
- Will Assisted Living Accept a Person Who Recently Had Pneumonia?
- Will Assisted Living Accept You If You Require a Walker?
- Can You Live in Assisted Living With Aids?
- Can You Have a Catheter in Assisted Living?
- Does an Assisted Living Facility Require Tamper-Resistant Outlets?
- What Does a Secured Assisted Living Unit Entail?
- What Are the Responsibilities of Assisted Living Facilities Regarding Bed Bugs?
- Can You Smoke in Assisted Living?
- Can Assisted Living Residents Own a Firearm?
- Are Video Cameras Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Will Assisted Living Facilities Accept Registered Sex Offenders?
- Are Bed Rails Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Are Hoyer Lifts Permitted in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Are Felons Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Provide 24-Hour Supervision for the Elderly?
- Are Cooktops Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Can Residents in Assisted Living Facilities Drive Other People?
- Who Should Be Contacted With Concerns About Assisted Living Facilities?
Costs
- How To Pay For Assisted Living
- Are Your Parents’ Assisted Living Expenses Tax Deductible?
- How Often Do Assisted Living Facilities Raise Rates?
- Can I Prepay for Assisted Living?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Raise Room Prices Annually?
- Can Assisted Living Charge the Full Amount Upfront?
- What Is a Community Fee for Assisted Living?
- How Can Someone With Bad Credit Finance Assisted Living Facilities?
- Can a Credit Card Be Used for Assisted Living Payments?
- Can You File Bankruptcy and Move Into Assisted Living Facilities?
- Can You Negotiate Assisted Living Costs?
- What Percentage Increase in Rent Can Assisted Living Communities Charge?
- Is the Cost of Assisted Living Per Room or Occupant?
- What Is an Entrance Fee for Assisted Living?
- What Extra Fees Do Assisted Living Facilities Charge?
- Can You Get Assisted Living if You Own a House?
- Can Assisted Living Take Your House?
- Can Assisted Living Take Your Savings or IRA?
- Can Moving Expenses to Assisted Living Be Deducted From Taxes?
- Can Entrance Fees for Assisted Living Be Deducted on Taxes?
- How Much Will Assisted Living Cost in the Future?
- What Is the Inflation Rate on Assisted Living?
- How Much Is Short-Term Assisted Living?
Insurance and Benefits
- Does Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
- How Does Assisted Living Insurance Work?
- Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans 2024
- Does Social Security Pay for Assisted Living?
- Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
- Can a Health Savings Account (HSA) Be Utilized for Assisted Living Expenses?
- Can Disability Benefits Be Used to Pay for Assisted Living?
- Does Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Extend to Assisted Living?
- Can Annuities Be Used To Pay For Assisted Living?
- Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
- Does Medicare Pay for Ambulance Transportation Back to Assisted Living?
- Does Medicare pay for scooters used in assisted living facilities?
- What Assisted Living Facilities Accept Medicaid?
- Does the Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver Affect Social Security?
- Does Aetna’s insurance plan include assisted living coverage?
- Does AARP Insurance Provide Coverage for Assisted Living?
- Does GEHA Health Insurance Have Provisions for Assisted Living?
- Does UnitedHealthcare Provide Coverage for Assisted Living?
- Does John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living Facilities?
- Does SCAN Health Plan Offer Payment Options for Assisted Living?
- Does Kaiser’s Healthcare Plan Cover Assisted Living Services?
- Does Cigna Health Insurance Include Assisted Living in Its Coverage?
- Does Thrivent Long-Term Care Cover Assisted Living?
- Does WellCare Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
- Does CHAMPVA Cover Assisted Living?
- How Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Approach Assisted Living Coverage?
- Is Renters Insurance Necessary in Assisted Living Facilities?
Financial
- Can I Receive Food Stamps While Living in Assisted Living?
- Does Section 8 Pay For Assisted Living?
- How Do You Apply for an Assisted Living Waiver Program?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in New Jersey?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in California?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Illinois?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Florida?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Utah?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Wisconsin?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Alabama?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Georgia?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Virginia?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Washington?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Arizona?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in South Carolina?
Legal
- Can an Assisted Living Facility Require a Guarantor?
- Is Assisted Living Considered a Domicile?
- How Long Do Assisted Living Facilities Keep Patient Records?
- Are Assisted Living Facilities Allowed to Have DNRs (Do Not Resuscitate Orders)?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Gain Access to Residents’ Health Records?
- Can an Irrevocable Trust Be Used for Assisted Living?
- How Can Individuals Protect Their Assets From Assisted Living Costs?
- Who Is Ultimately Responsible for Everything That Happens in an Assisted Living Facility?
- What Responsibilities Do Families and Guarantors Have In Financial Agreements for Assisted Living?
- How Do You Get Out of Assisted Living?
Senior Care Resources
Senior Living Resources
Getting Started
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
- What Are Activities of Daily Living?
- 7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Senior Living Community
- Eldercare Options: Find What’s Right for Your Loved One
- What Are the Signs That an Elderly Person Should Not Live Alone?
- What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
- How Do I Find Affordable Assisted Living Facilities?
- What State Has The Cheapest Senior Living?
- What Are the Risk Factors for Relocation Stress Syndrome?
- What Do You Do When Your Elderly Parent Can’t Live Alone?
- Who Decides When Someone Needs to Go Into a Care Home?
Skilled Nursing & Nursing Homes
- What Qualifies a Patient for Skilled Nursing Care?
- What Questions to Ask When Looking for a Skilled Nursing Facility?
- A Guide to Nursing Home Requirements for Seniors
- How to Pay for Nursing Home Care with Social Security
- Nursing Home Costs and Ways to Pay
- What Is the Average Life Expectancy of a Person in a Nursing Home?
- Can a Hospital Put You in a Nursing Home?
- Can My Family Force Me Into a Nursing Home?
- What Happens When You Run Out of Money While in a Nursing Home?
- What Percentage of Old People End up in a Nursing Home?
- How Often Should You Visit Your Mother in a Nursing Home?
- How Do You Tell a Parent They Need a Nursing Home?
- Do Nursing Homes Wash Your Clothes?
- What Is the Best Time to Visit a Nursing Home?
- Why Do People Decline in Nursing Homes?
- What Are the Cons of Nursing Homes?
- What Is the Main Purpose of a Nursing Home?
- How Do You Avoid Ending Up in a Nursing Home?
- What Are the 3 Most Common Complaints About Nursing Homes?
Faith-Based Living
- A Guide to Faith-Based Senior Living
- A Guide to Lutheran Assisted Living
- A Guide to Presbyterian Assisted Living
- A Guide to Methodist Assisted Living
- A Guide to Buddhist Assisted Living
- A Guide to Seventh-Day Adventist Assisted Living
- A Guide to Quaker Assisted Living
- Your Guide to Jewish Senior Living Communities
- A Guide to Christian and Catholic Senior Living
- Finding Assisted Living For Chinese American Seniors
- A Guide to Assisted Living for Arab American Seniors
- Assisted Living Guide for Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
- Assisted Living for Muslim Seniors
- A Guide to Assisted Living For Hispanic Seniors
- LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options
- Senior Living for Men: What You Need to Know
Retirement
- A Guide to University Retirement Communities
- Best Retirement Communities for Singles
- How Old Is the Average Person in a Retirement Home?
Other Senior Living Options
- Understanding Luxury Senior Living
- A Guide to Senior Rehabilitation Centers
- A Guide to Senior Respite Care
- A Guide to Residential Care Homes
- All-inclusive Elder Care for Aging at Home
- What Are the Different Types of 55+ Communities?
Compare Living Options
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
- What Are Activities of Daily Living?
- 7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Senior Living Community
- Eldercare Options: Find What’s Right for Your Loved One
- What Are the Signs That an Elderly Person Should Not Live Alone?
- What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
- How Do I Find Affordable Assisted Living Facilities?
- What State Has The Cheapest Senior Living?
- What Are the Risk Factors for Relocation Stress Syndrome?
- What Do You Do When Your Elderly Parent Can’t Live Alone?
- Who Decides When Someone Needs to Go Into a Care Home
Home Care Resources
Getting Started
- How to Hire an In-Home Caregiver?
- 24/7 Home Care: A Guide to Around-the-Clock Care
- A Guide to Aging in Place
- A Guide to Buying a Home to Age-in-Place
- What Are the Steps to Care for a Bedridden Patient at Home?
- How Do You Prepare for Home Care?
- Who Is Eligible for Home Care Services?
- How Long Does it Take to Get Home Health Care?
- Can A Family Member Be An IHSS Provider
Finances
- What Is Home Care & How Much Does It Cost by State?
- How to Pay for In-Home Care
- Can I Work While Receiving Long-Term Home Health Care?
- Home Health Aid Costs
Home Safety & Modifications
- How to Make Your Home Safer for Seniors
- Home Remodeling Guide for Seniors with Disabilities
- Sleep & Bedroom Safety for Seniors
- A Guide to Home Security for Aging in Place
- Disaster Preparedness Guide for Seniors and Caregivers
- Extreme Weather Events Put Older Adults at Risk. Here's How They Can Prepare.
- Senior Fall Prevention Guide
- Home Modifications for Seniors Aging in Place
- Best Assistive Technology for Seniors Aging in Place
- How Do You Update a Two-Story Home for Elderly Care?
- Is It Safe to Care for Parkinson’s Dementia Patients at Home?
- How Do You Convert Your House for In-Home Care?
Costs by State
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Florida?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Texas?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in North Carolina?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Arizona?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Ohio?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Maine?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in South Carolina?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Hawaii?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Indiana?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Minnesota?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Georgia?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Pennsylvania?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Michigan?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Maryland?
- Does South Carolina Pay for In-Home Care?
Home Care Financial Assistance by State
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Florida?
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in South Carolina?
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Indiana?
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Georgia?
Right at Home
Independent Living Resources
Caregiver Resources
Getting Started
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
- Preparing for Caregiving: 10 Duties You May Encounter
- How Often Should You Visit Your Elderly Parents?
- What Expectations Should I Set for the Caregiver?
- What Do You Do When Your Elderly Parent Can’t Live Alone?
Finances & Legal
- A Guide to Caregiver Finances
- Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees
- Are You Financially Responsible for Your Elderly Parents
Caregiver Support
- A Caregiver’s Guide to Coping with Stress and Burnout
- Finding the Right Caregiver Support & Resources
- Guide to Caring for an Aging Parent From Long Distance
- How to Care for Your Parents and Your Children
- When Should a Caregiver Give Up?
- What Do You Do When You Can’t Care for an Elderly Loved One?
Technology
Getting Paid as a Caregiver
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in West Virginia?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Washington?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Virginia?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Texas?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in South Carolina?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Oklahoma?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Ohio?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in North Carolina?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in New Mexico?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in New Jersey?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in New Hampshire?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Nevada?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Nebraska?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Mississippi?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Minnesota?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Michigan?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Massachusetts?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Maryland?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Louisiana?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Illinois?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Georgia?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Florida?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Arizona?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Alabama?
Surveys & Research
Annual Wills Survey
- 2025 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2024 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2023 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2022 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2021 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2020 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2019 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2017 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2015 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2023 Caring Report: Worst States to Die Without a Will
- 2022 Study: The Effect of COVID-19 on Estate Planning
Health and Wellness
Travel & Leisure
Hobbies & Activities
- The Benefits of Reading & Libraries for Older Adults
- Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets
- Best Dogs for Seniors Based on Their Needs
Travel & Transportation
- Travel Tips for Seniors: Planning, Packing, and Assistive Services
- How to Plan for Multigenerational Family Trips
- Senior Driving: A Caregiver’s Guide
- Senior Transportation Services
- Can You Continue Driving While Receiving In-Home Care Services?
- At What Age Should You Downsize?
Holidays