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Is Your Senior Community Pet-Friendly? How to Tell
June 1, 2011 | by Jennifer Grey | CommentsIf you’re like many seniors, you have a pet you love. Studies show that people with pets live longer, healthier lives—and that’s particularly true for seniors. If you’re contemplating a move to a senior retirement community, it’ll be important to tell whether or not it provides a welcoming and safe place for your pet—as well as yourself.
Who Pays for a Nursing Home - and How?
Nursing home stays are expensive. A typical monthly bill for the nursing home can come to as much as $14,000—or more. And you don’t want to skimp on that care, because the quality of care at a nursing home can make a significant difference in the quality of life for you or your loved one....
Does Your Retirement Community Have a Bullying Problem?
Some of our most traumatic memories have to do with childhood bullying. Unfortunately, some people never really outgrow this behavior. And those who were bullies as children sometimes revert to it again once they move to a retirement community. There are a range of reasons why bullies thrive in retirement communities....
What Makes a City Best for Retirement?
Where should you retire? In the town where you live, or in a new and exciting place? A lot of factors go into deciding the best place to retire—and what’s important to you may not be what’s important to someone else. But there are some common factors that go into the absolute best cities, towns, and states for retirees....
Is Your Senior Community Pet-Friendly? How to Tell
If you’re like many seniors, you have a pet you love. Studies show that people with pets live longer, healthier lives—and that’s particularly true for seniors. If you’re contemplating a move to a senior retirement community, it’ll be important to tell whether or not it provides a welcoming and safe place for your pet—as well as yourself....
Elder Abuse: How to Protect Your Loved Ones
When you choose a senior housing facility for your loved one, you have a few basic expectations—one of which is that your loved one will be safe and well treated. All senior housing facilities should provide a safe and secure environment for residents....
