We expect our loved ones to be able to enjoy their golden years retiring, working on passion projects or getting into new hobbies. “No one sits around and says, ‘OK, I’m ready for a nursing home.’ ...

Walter is an 83-year-old male who enjoyed his time in an assisted living community. The staff helped him manage his medications, aided him in getting into his wheelchair in the morning, and he took ...

Age brings many challenges, among them a loss of independence that means some seniors will need help taking care of themselves. There are many senior living options available for folks who need ...

Senior living’s caregiving sectors — nursing homes, assisted living and home care — share problems and needs in varying degrees. But what they get from long-term care (LTC) research is seldom what ...

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