Retirement Communities
Welcome to the Eldercare Channel and our advice section on Assisted Living and Retirement Communities. The articles in this section, written by experts in the field, offer you a variety of information about assisted living and retirement facilities in the area so that you can find the care you and your loved ones deserve.
Choosing Where to Spend Your Retirement
Your retirement years can be the best years of your life. Many of us will return to favorite hobbies, finally have the time to travel, or just relax and enjoy the little things in life.
The Importance of Planning Ahead for Retirement Living
Planning ahead can help make difficult decisions easier, expand lifestyle options and improve quality of life in the long run.
Helping Your Parents Help Themselves
Adult children whose parents are members of the “greatest generation” have critical roles to play as their parents begin to lose the ability to live safely and independently on their own.
When Caring for Alzheimer’s Overwhelms You
More than four and a half million people in the United States are affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD), a degenerative condition that causes confusion, personality changes, and impaired judgment. As people today live longer and longer, the chances that you or someone you love will be affected by Alzheimer's (or a related memory disorder) are increasing greatly.
The Price is Right: Assisted Living is Surprisingly Affordable!
While costs vary from community to community, in the Savannah area for 2009, daily basic fees ranged from $67 to $117, or $24,455 to $42,705 annually. Most rates cover all services, but there can be additional charges for special services depending upon the community.
Choosing the Best Alzheimer’s Community
It can be difficult to find an Alzheimer's community for your loved one that seems like the best fit.
Know Who Owns That Retirement Home!
Senior care has become big corporate business in America. Make sure your loved one isn't treated like a widget!
Rental Fee versus “Buy-In” Communities
Current research continues to show that absence of maintenance, mobility, security, and proximity to family are very important for those living in retirement communities. However, cost and return on investment have become more significant in choosing a retirement community.
Nine Conversations You Must Have With Your Parents
There are nine conversations that you inevitably have to have with your parents or senior adults for whom you will be responsible. The sooner you begin the conversations with your parents the better.
What You Might Not Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease knows no social, economic, cultural or racial divides. Every 70 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. An estimated 5.3 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease, including an estimated 80,000 people in South Carolina alone.
Why Not Assisted Living?!
Among today’s living options for seniors, assisted living facilities (ALFs) are stronger than ever! They provide seniors with the ability to remain active, and offer enhanced services to help seniors with life’s daily tasks. Special activities include themed meal service, free wireless internet, and therapeutic exercise programs utilizing Wii programming. Wellness programs, including on-site physicians, are what make the assisted living choice so wonderful. With a range of financially reasonable options, assisted living facilities are fast becoming a perfect choice for many seniors.