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- Overview
  Get a more in-depth overview of senior living options to choose from.
- Active Adult/55+
  Communities that offer relatively maintenance-free independent living residences to those ages 55 and over.
- Independent Living
  Residential living for older adults who don’t need assistance. It’s ideal for seniors seeking a vibrant social environment.
- Assisted Living
  Residential living that provides a range of personalized help with activities of daily living.
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
  Communities that provide progressive levels of care on a single campus, allowing adjustments when health needs change.
- Memory Care
  Communities specially designed to support adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia.
- Skilled Nursing
  A licensed residential facility that offers on-site skilled care for those who need a higher level of care than an assisted living facility can provide.
- Other Options & Care
  Learn who benefits most from home care options, hospice care and respite care.
- Overview
  Learn why Senior Living can be an affordable – and beneficial – alternative to remaining in a house.
- Paying for Senior Living
  Explore the many options available to you that can help offset the cost of senior living.
- Selling a House
  Get an in-depth look at how you can use your house – or the sale of it – to pay for a senior community.
- Insurance
  Long-term care insurance and other policies can be complicated. We’ll break it down.
- Savings, Income, and Assets
  In addition to proceeds from a house sale, learn more about how families use personal assets to fund the costs.
- Veterans Benefits
  Everything you need to know about the cost benefits available to Veterans and their spouses.
- Medicare and Medicaid
  Learn when Medicare and Medicaid can help cover your costs.
- Tax Benefits
  Discover how tax deductions may add up to substantial savings.
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How Senior Living Communities Promote Fall Prevention and Safety

July 29, 2025

Falls are one of the most serious risks older adults face, but senior living communities are uniquely equipped to help prevent them through proactive care, safe design, and ongoing support.

NIC MAP – The Official Data and Insights Partner of ASHA and Where You Live Matters

June 6, 2025

Where You Live Matters now offers families an unprecedented advantage in the senior living search — exclusive access to trusted NIC MAP® data that brings clarity, confidence, and real-time insights to a once confusing process.

Dementia Caregivers Toolbox

September 3, 2024

Caregiving for a parent or loved one with dementia requires extra attention. Learn what resources are available to help make this extraordinary work easier.

What are IADLs & ADLs? Differences, Examples, and More

August 27, 2024

Learn what IADLs and ADLs are, how they differ, and take advantage of our checklists to identify if your loved one needs additional help.

Caregiver Burnout Quiz

July 19, 2024

Caregiver burnout can have serious consequences for you and the one you're caring for. Take our quiz to see if you are experiencing symptoms.

Senior Care Planning: When to Start

April 16, 2024

When is the right time to start planning for senior living? The answer is simple: now. Learn more about the importance of planning for your future.

8 Tips for Downsizing to a Retirement Community

March 14, 2022

Downsizing can seem overwhelming, but we walk you through what downsizing is and tips to downsize your home effectively to move to senior living!

The Cost of Aging in Place vs. Moving to a Community

March 8, 2021

Is aging in place the most cost-effective option for retirement? Check out our infographic to learn more about the costs of aging in place.