Huzurevlerim The care almanac
Page 13
According to the latest CDC statistics, nearly 2.1 million Americans live in the nation’s approximately 46,200 long-term care facilities. That total includes about 30,600 assisted living communities housing…
You’ve likely heard the tragic story of the LifeCare Center nursing home in Kirkland, Washington, an early epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in that state. At least 35…
A large majority of older adults want to remain in their own homes as they age. According to AARP research, nearly 90 percent of seniors prefer to “age…
In a world that often prizes size — from cars to houses to possessions — bigger is commonly equated with success. But when it comes to senior living,…
As older adults explore senior living choices, it helps to understand a key federal law that affects many 55+ communities: the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) of…
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult…
Our nation has endured a painful nine months as COVID-19 infected millions and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. So it was an emotional moment when we watched…
As Baby Boomers enter retirement, long-term care (LTC) insurance has become an increasingly important topic. One of the biggest concerns when considering LTC coverage is cost, and that…
While writing last week’s post on seniors and happiness, I remembered a conversation with a 68-year-old retiree who splits his time between a Florida senior living community and…
We receive many questions from myLifeSite users about the financial stability of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life plan communities, and how residents can be confident…
