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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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Assisted Living Resident Agreements: What You Should Know

March 26, 2024

Learn more about the different types of senior living contracts, what they typically include, and further tips on how to review each residency agreement. Learn more about the different types of senior living contracts, what they typically include, and further tips on how to review each residency agreement.

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost?

March 19, 2024

Understanding the costs and fees of assisted living across the country can help you make an informed decision when choosing a community or deciding to stay at home.

Senior Living Tax Tips from an Expert

November 22, 2023

Christopher Karachale, partner and tax attorney at Hanson Bridgett, LLP, recommends talking to your tax preparer about medical expense deductions.

7 Tips for Budgeting for Senior Living

August 15, 2022

Are you thinking about starting a budget for senior living? It's smart to plan ahead! Read on to learn our budgeting tricks.

How to Pay for Senior Living Care with Veteran Benefits

March 31, 2022

Are you a veteran and looking to learn more about the benefits available to you to pay for senior living care costs? Read on to learn more!

Tips for Seniors Selling their Homes

September 1, 2021

Are you thinking about moving to senior living? You'll need to sell your home first. Here are some home seller tips for seniors.

What You Should Know About the Cost of Senior Living Communities

July 12, 2021

Where do your fees go when you move to a continuing care retirement community? Learn about the cost of senior living in a CCRC.

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.