Wisdom Wednesday: Aging Wisdom's Podcast

In the series of episodes, we’ve explored what it will cost, the unexpected costs to prepare for, as well as who pays? Who can help you make sense of all the senior and long-term care housing options? Making a decision...

So far we’ve covered the breakdown of costs and unexpected costs . Now it’s time to explore who pays for retirement communities. Most senior and long-term care housing is paid for through personal finances such as...

In the previous episodes of this series on The Cost of Senior and Long-Term Care Housing we reviewed the typical breakdown of costs for retirement communities: the one-time deposit or entry fee monthly rent the monthly...

Costs vary greatly from region to region and as you might expect, prices in larger cities are much higher than outside urban areas. Costs also vary considerably by type of care needed – home health, assisted living...

An educated consumer is a wise consumer. And senior and long-term care housing can be filled with added costs and fees that may catch you off-guard if you aren’t aware of them ahead of a move. Understanding what you...

Making sense of all the senior housing and long-term care options can be overwhelming. But you don’t have to make the decision alone. There are several different avenues you can go for guidance. Most senior centers have...

Adult Family Homes (AFHs) are located in neighborhoods, usually licensed for six residents. They are common in Washington State, though not an option in every state. They provide room, board, laundry, necessary...

CCRCs and Life Plan Communities (LPCs) are larger, high-end communities that typically include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and sometimes Skilled Nursing. Healthy, active adults move into a CCRC as...

Skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, and rehab centers provide short-term, residential rehabilitation services to individuals recovering after a hospital stay following an illness, injury, or surgery, or long-term...

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, most people can live and be safely cared for at home by family or professional caregivers, or in an assisted living residence. A move to memory care may be...

It’s important to be realistic about what Assisted Living provides – these are some aspects to consider: A move to Assisted Living for someone who has been struggling with navigating living in their single-family home...

Last week we provided an overview of Assisted Living (AL) . While “aging in place” has its benefits, such individualized care can be expensive. Additionally, it can be isolating. Senior housing and long-term care...

Assisted Living provides personalized, supported care in a residential setting. Residents have their own apartments The monthly cost is reflective of the size of the apartment and supports needed. People often move to...

Understanding the differences between senior housing and long-term care options is essential to making the best choice to meet needs, goals, and well-being, while providing peace of mind. The choices can be overwhelming...

Now what? 4 steps to understanding options, risks and benefits of each. First step: Get educate about care options. Second step: Understanding the cost of various options and your parents’ financial situation. Third...