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Getting Creative About How To Pay For Senior Care
The good news is that senior housing in an assisted living facility or adult family care home is a lot less expensive than you might think – especially when you compare these costs to long term care or nursing homes. Depending on the level of care and amenities, you can expect to pay $3,000 – $8,000 per month for assisted living, compared to $10,000 and up for a nursing home or long term medical care facility. Many people initially think there is no way to afford assisted living, but there are many ways that families can come up with the resources to help with senior housing expenses: Veterans Benefits: If your loved one (or your loved one’s spouse) was a veteran, you may find you have some great assisted living benefits. Veterans benefits can be used to pay for residential care in a variety of situations. One set of benefits is available to those with service-related injuries or disabilities; another […]
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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 […]