Resources

• Measuring Clinical Quality

  Exceptional staff and innovative practices help create communities that foster high-quality clinical care. In a senior living community, nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of its residents. When it comes to resident health, a high level of clinical quality is vital to delivering effective care. Clinical care encompasses a broad spectrum from……

  January 17, 2017
• Can You Afford to Move Mom In?

  Calculate the financial and emotional costs of caring for an aging parent at home. Like many people, you may be assuming that your parent will move in with you if she can no longer live alone. Indeed, caring for an aging parent can be a rewarding experience. However, there are also many financial and emotional……

  January 17, 2017
• Caregivers: Beat the Holiday Blues

  Tips for coping with the stress of caring for an aging parent during the holiday season. The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but they can also be a stressful time—especially for caregivers. Whether it’s trying to cook the perfect Thanksgiving dinner or keeping an eye on Mom while hosting out-of-town guests, the……

  January 17, 2017
• Helping Your Aging Parent Adjust After a Move

  Here are a few things to think about as you help a loved one adapt to life after moving to an assisted living community. Even when you know that you made the right call by helping your loved one move to a senior living community, the transition is bound to take some time. After all,……

  January 17, 2017
• Senior Finance: How to Save Money During Retirement

  Five ways to enjoy retirement without breaking the bank. For many, retirement is a time to do some of the things you put off earlier in life. Take a class. Travel. Find a new hobby. But it’s not easy to ensure that enjoyment doesn’t come at the high price of financial insecurity. When a loved……

  January 17, 2017
• How to Finance Senior Living: 5 Tips

  There are more resources available than you think to help you afford assisted living. If you’re helping a parent or family member prepare to move into a senior living community, you know there’s a lot to think about. From quality of care to location and personality, every community is different. And once you do find……

  January 17, 2017
• Financial Expert Spotlight: Rodney Brooks, Retirement Columnist at USA Today

  Personal finance and retirement expert talks financial planning, outreach for seniors. People might think that financial planning is just for the wealthy, but experts know that working with a professional can help everyone, especially seniors—no matter their income bracket. Rodney Brooks, Deputy Managing Editor and Retirement Columnist at “USA Today,” chatted with Elder Care Alliance……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Questions Families Should Ask About Long-Term Care

  5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care Spirituality is a vital part of many people’s lives and influences many decisions, including the one to move into a senior living community. As your members search for an assisted living community that matches their spiritual needs, they may seek your advice. Here are……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care

  Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. As you think through your options, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. Here are five questions to help you start to navigate the decision-making process: 1. Should my parent or loved one move in with me? Some adult children plan to open their home to……

  January 17, 2017
• Tips for Bringing Kids to Visit Elder Care Communities

  Prepare your children for a visit to a senior living community. Visiting with family members—especially grandkids—can be a joy to residents in a senior living community. But it can be tough to bring kids along when you don’t know what to expect. These tips can help family members of all ages make the most out……

  January 17, 2017