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Essential Resources for Navigating Assisted Living

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Independent Living & General Resources:

• Navigating the World of Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Your FAQs Answered
• The Advantages of Non-Profit Senior Living Communities
• Importance of Financial Strength
• Why Senior Living?
• Planning for the Future in an Uncertain Environment – Brad Breeding
• How CCRCs Improve Quality of Life
• Discover the Unmatched Advantages of Choosing a CCRC
• Navigating the Costs of Independent Living at a CCRC
• Questions to Ask When Looking for Retirement Living
• Don’t Wait! The Top Five Reasons to Consider Senior Living
• Eating Colorful with the Mediterranean Diet
• Ten Best Foods for a Brain-Healthy Diet
• Summer Fitness Tips and Tricks
• The Surprising Health Benefits of Sunshine
• A Guide to Senior Heart Health Essentials
• Exercise Tips for Seniors
• Five Tips to Help Boost Your Mood
• Keeping Your Mind Sharp as you Age
• Nutrition Tips for Seniors
• Stressed Out? Discover Effective Management Strategies
• Five Reasons to Stay Social
• Questions to Ask when Looking for Retirement Living
• Your Guide to Nutrition

Assisted Living Resources:

• Compare the Benefits Checklist
• What You Need to Know About An Assisted Living Community
• The Key Differences: Assisted Living Vs. In-Home Care
• LifeConnect: The Covenant Living Approach to Personalized Care
• Why Wait? Five Reasons Not to Delay Your Decision
• What Does it Mean to Make Healthy Choices?
• The Benefits of Respite Care for Seniors and Caregivers
• Thriving in Senior Living- The Advantages of Assisted Living Communities
• Finding Peace of Mind in Assisted Living
• Setting Goals for Healthy Aging
• The Benefits of Staying Social
• Enhancing Senior Living with Technology
• Hobbies for Seniors
• The Importance of Preventative Care for Seniors

Skilled Nursing Resources:

• Celebrating Older Americans Month: The Power of Connection
• Understanding Advance Directives
• Tips for Caregivers: Prevent Burnout When Caring for an Aging Loved One
• Considering your Options for Orthopedic Care
• Comprehensive Senior Care for Complex Medical Conditions
• Things to Consider When Selecting a Skilled Care & Rehab Center
• Frequently Asked Questions About Skilled Nursing Care
• Questions to Ask When Choosing a Rehab Provider
• Navigating the Journey from Hospital to Rehab to Home or Senior Care Community
• Don’t Put Off Your Rehabilitation Care Needs
• Medicare 101
• The Benefits of Short-Term Respite Care for Seniors and Their Caregivers
• Navigating the Intricacies of Hospital Observation Stays
• Recognizing the Signs that Your Loved One Needs Skilled Nursing Care
• The Heart of the Matter: Navigating Cardiac Rehab with Confidence at Covenant Living
• Medicare vs Managed Care

Memory Care:

• Top 10 Signs Your Loved One May Need Memory Care
• The Differences Between Normal Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s

Home Safety:

• Home Safety Checklist
• 10 Essential Tips to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
• Tips for Preventing Falls

Home Health and Home Care:

• The Differences Between Home Health and Home Care
• What to Look For When Shopping for Home Health and Home Care
• 10 Things to Look for When Visiting Parents
• Having the Conversation About Home Care

Hospice Care:

• The Meaning of Hospice Care and How to Start the Conversation

More Helpful Resources:

Click the images below to view these great infographics from the National Institute on Aging!