moving into assisted living Archives - Aging, caregiving and the journey through the second half of life

Why is the price of senior housing so hard to find?

September 21, 2017

Trying to find a a good fit for an aging parent and a senior living community includes, among other variables, the price. Cost is first and foremost the primary filter for identifying viable housing options for potential residents. Given its…

Should Older Adults Live With Their Peers?

October 6, 2015

Environmental gerontologist and social geographer Stephen M Golant, University of Florida has written a brilliant article on where older adults are living now and why they may opt to live with their cohort in the future: “My focus is on…

The Wrong Signals: Shutting Down Change Before It Starts

July 30, 2011

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How do we help our aging parents consider making positive changes in their lives? We want to help, and feel we have good ideas that could improve their quality of life. For example, we would like for them to consider:…