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What you need to know about continuing care retirement communities

October 25, 2018
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continuing care retirement communities

Life plan communities, often referred to as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), are an increasingly popular choice of aging Americans. These communities offer the array of care options necessary as seniors move through the stages of aging that include independent or assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Beyond health care CCRCs offer a wide […]

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Solo aging, independent living and housemates

October 19, 2018
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independent living and housemates

Solo aging in the baby boomer generation is becoming more prevalent, but many Americans are running out of family caregivers to assist them in their quest for elderly living independence. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen and is projected to continue to do so for the next forty years. According to the […]

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3 Things to Consider When Your Special Needs Child Turns 18

October 10, 2018
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3 Things to Consider When Your Special Needs Child Turns 18

Having a special needs child has many challenges. One of the toughest challenges faced by many parents is knowing how to best care for their special needs child turns 18 and they reach adulthood. Many areas need consideration when planning for the transition of a special needs child to adulthood. Let’s take a look at […]

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Financial Benefits for Veterans and their Survivors

October 9, 2018
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Financial Benefits for Veterans

If you are a veteran or caring for one, it is essential to understand the many veterans’ benefits programs available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Often, financial support is available to a veteran’s spouse or their survivors as well as the veteran themselves. Even if there has never been a claim made for […]

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Veterans Affairs Nationwide Ranking of 133 VA Nursing Homes

October 3, 2018
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VA Nursing Homes

In an unprecedented move furthering transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) it has released the internal rankings of 133 VA nursing homes nationwide. The 5-star ranking system helps veterans and their families to locate the best facility possible in their area. The posted performance ratings are slated to be updated annually and includes: […]

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