After the holidays we often see an uptick of telephone calls from children who are interested in exploring housing options for their parent. It’s no surprise. As families gather together around the holidays and spend a significant amount of time with their aging parents/ loved ones, they might begin to notice a few changes in health or living conditions that spurs the phone call.
Choosing the right type of senior housing can be a bit confusing. What is the difference between independent living and assisted Living? What is the range of services that might be available? While we encourage you to call and discuss your individual situation with the senior community’s counselor, we have loads of information for people who are just starting out exploring senior housing options. Browse the “Understanding Senior Services” section here for earlier articles such as one, which explains the distinction between senior apartments and retirement communities. If you want to learn more about senior living communities, Choosing the Right Community on our main website provides more detailed information. This is a good starting point.
Choosing the right community is an important decision for your loved one’s happiness and for everyone’s peace of mind. The best way to identify the right type of housing for your loved one is to discuss your individual situation with a senior community counselor and of course to take a tour. We are here to help.
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