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Adult Family Homes vs. Boarding Homes
We are often asked the differences between Adult Family Homes and Boarding homes. One difference lies in the number of people that care services can be provided for.  An adult family home is licensed to provide care services for up to six adults in a regular house located in a residential neighborhood. A boarding home is licensed to provide housing and care services to seven or more people in a home or facility located in a residential neighborhood. Adult family homes may be run by a family, single person or business partners. The adult family home may also hire other employees. Some adult family homes allow pets and in some homes, multiple languages are spoken. All adult family homes and boarding homes both provide housing and meals (room and board) and assume general responsibility for the safety and care of the resident. What additional services are offered will be different from home to home but may include: Varying levels […]
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Caring For Aging Skin25 Feb 2016
You may notice the following changes as your skin ages. It becomes thinner and loses fat, looking less smooth than it used to. Veins and bones become more prominent through the skin. Scratches, cuts and […]
Short Term Options2 Feb 2016
Many seniors who are looking for senior housing don’t know about short term stay options that are available at many senior living communities. There are a few different reasons you or your loved one might […]