Independent Living/Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Adult Family Homes. How are they different and how do you know which one is right for you?>>
Trained professionals are here to guide you through the evaluation of physical and emotional well-being and help determine what living or care situation is best for you or your loved one.>>
Do you give care to someone in your life? If so, you are part of more than 50 million who care for chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend. Open this category for frequently asked questions and resources and checklists to help find support. >>
This section provides guidance on what home health care is and helps you find organizations to provide trained professionals, such as RN's, LPN's or agencies to come into the home to specifically address help care needs. >>
Living environments for active, healthy people 55 and older. This section includes a directory of planned communities in the area plus frequently asked questions about options. >INSIDE: Find local providers>>
A Directory of facilities with specialized care and environment for people with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia.>INSIDE: Find local providers>>
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? We'll explain the basics and guide you to where you can get assistance from the various agencies. >>
Making a move after living in a home for years can be traumatic. This section explains how to plan the move so the transition is positive and how elder relocation specialists can help. >>
These facilities are licensed by the state and provide 24-hour nursing care with at least one registered nurse on duty. The facility is equipped to deal with more intensive medical needs. This is the highest degree of nursing care outside of a hospital setting. >INSIDE: Find local providers>>
If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, please call the national Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging at (1-800-677-1116).>>
How much will you get from Social Security when you retire? Use this "Quick Calculator" to generate an estimate (results may not match those provided by your Social Security statement).>>
How much will you get from Social Security when you retire? Use this "Quick Calculator" to generate an estimate (results may not match those provided by your Social Security statement).>>
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