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Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference?
Almost 70% of seniors need assistance at some point in their lives. Whether it’s short-term care, long-term care, assisted living, or memory care, there comes a time when a family member needs more help. With many different options, it’s tough to know which one is the right decision, especially if they sound the same. Understanding…
Should You Move Your Parents Close to You?
Do you still live where you grew up as a child? Chances are you don’t–only 42% of Americans live in or near their hometown. So as your parents get older and need medical assistance and support, you have a difficult choice: do you move them closer to you or leave them where they are? This…
Are Medicare and Medicaid the Same Thing?
In 2020, over 297 million people had health insurance in the US. This number is a drastic increase from the previous decades. However, over 30 million people are still without essential health benefits, making up nearly 10% of the country. Since 1965, both Medicare and Medicaid have helped retirees and low-income families get the covered…
Where To Find Senior Living Community Reviews
Over the last couple of years, you have found yourself doing more work than usual to help your aging loved ones. You’ve decided it’s time to look for a senior living facility, but you aren’t sure who to trust. Use this guide to learn about the two types of websites to find reviews and how…
How to Spot Phone Scams
Americans lost $29.8 billion between 2020 and 2021 from phone scams. These threats are highly manipulative and make it impossible to recover your money. While these people can trick you into giving them your money, they cannot force you. But how do you know if someone is trying to scam you? Use this helpful guide…
2021’s Best Gifts for Seniors
There are thousands, if not millions, of options available every holiday shopping season. The sheer number of great gift ideas is overwhelming. You know you need to get something that can make life easier for your senior, but you don’t know what to get them. Here are four thoughtful gift ideas focused on safety, independence,…
