Everyone wants to live at an assisted living community… but why? What do they offer that traditional retirement homes don’t? Chances are, if you’re just now looking for senior housing for your loved one, “assisted living” comes up a lot. Assisted living have largely replaced “nursing homes” over the last 20-25 years. In the 80s, […]
Does My Senior Need Assisted Living?
If your elder is struggling with dementia and is starting to require more care than you can provide your senior needs assisted living. Countless Americans dedicate time and energy to providing care for a loved one. 65.7 million adults provide care for an elderly person in their home (that’s 29% of the U.S. adult population). […]
When is In-Home Care the Right Option?
This is a question that comes up frequently and even though we are a senior care referral agency – as in, a company that refers elders to senior care communities – our priority is seniors first. In other words, if you have a question, don’t be afraid to ask. When is In-Home Care the Right […]
Who Works in an Assisted Living Facility?
Every assisted living facility is different and the number of staff will fluctuate – not just between facilities, but between day and night as well. However, in general, here’s the kind of people you’ll find. Nurses Of course at any assisted living facility there are going to be nurses even if ALs do not require […]
Independent Living Vs Assisted Living
When you’re trying to find senior housing for your loved one, the first thing you should take into account is the type of care they need – yes, even before price. Senior living communities are not hard to come by, but the type of care that you’re looking for narrows the search. It’s a lot like looking for your […]
Adult Family Homes Vs Assisted Living
When you’re trying to find senior care communities, you may struggle with what type of senior living (or residential care) is most suitable to your loved one. While we provide comprehensive pages on the different types of senior care, this article can help assess the differences between facilities so you have a better idea of […]
Helping A Senior Find Assisted Living
Not too long ago, I received a phone call from a social worker at physician’s clinic. The social worker had told me that the doctor was growing increasingly concerned about a particular woman living on her own. They told me that – originally – the woman was living with her parents, but recently, both her […]
Why Voluntarily Choose a Senior Housing Community?
The Difficult Decision to Move: When Senior Housing Becomes the Right Choice Staying at Home vs. Moving to Senior Housing: A Tough Decision At Concierge Care Advisors, we frequently see families grappling with the decision to move a loved one into senior housing. Staying in the family home offers familiarity, cherished memories, and a sense […]
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What is Assisted Living?
It is a question often asked and seldom delivers a straight answer. The fact is Assisted Living has become the public’s number one choice for senior living options since the 1980s. History of Senior Living Options For a bit of history on this development, it was relatively long ago when nursing homes received the stigma […]
Nursing Homes Vs Assisted Living
When you discover that your elder is in need of long-term care – care that’s more thorough and in-depth than you can provide – then, chances are, you’re going to seek in-home care. And, while in-home care is incredibly comprehensive and helps your elder stay at home… it’s also very expensive. So from there, you’re […]
