Advancements in medicine have led to many Americans living longer. While this is good news, it also means that more people may need help taking care of themselves as they age. While some will need the ...
Satisfaction climbs even as assisted living and memory care costs rise about 10% and independent living rents rise 7%–9% year ...
Many elderly Americans who have mobility issues and can no longer live independently move into assisted living facilities. Unlike a nursing home, an assisted living facility (ALF) provides support to ...
Aging isn’t just hard on your health — it can also be hard on your wallet. Genworth and CareScout’s 2024 Cost of Care Survey reports that the median cost of assisted living facilities is $5,900 per ...
At the age of 100, Barbara Vernon still worries about making her rent. The retired government accountant said she pays $6,700 a month for her one-bedroom apartment at the Oakmont of Riverpark Assisted ...
Assisted living communities, as mentioned above, provide support for individuals who don’t need medical care but who do need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, ...
There is a wide variety of lifestyle options for wheelchair users, and that remains true into retirement age. One of the more supportive and comfortable living situations for a wheelchair-bound senior ...
Satisfaction with independent living is up 25 points (on a 1,000-point scale) over last year, and satisfaction with assisted living and memory care is up 12 points, according to the results of J.D.
If you or someone you love and care for experiences a substance use disorder, you are not alone. People may have navigated addiction for decades or experienced these challenges later in life.
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key ...