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  • 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……

  • 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……

  • 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……

  • 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……

  • 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……

  • 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……

  • Self-Care for Caregivers: 5 Tips

    How to watch out for your well-being while caring for aging parents Caring for an aging parent requires juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. But for many caregivers, one thing tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list—caring for their own health and wellbeing. In order to counteract caregiving’s emotional and physical toll,……

  • Visiting a Senior Living Community: Your First Step

    A visit is the perfect starting point to find the right elder care community for your loved one. Visiting a senior living community isn’t the end to your search—it should be the first step when you are exploring senior living options for your loved one. But many people put off an in-person visit. Some don’t……

  • Assisted Living: More than Medicine

    Staying mobile and eating well improve health outcomes in assisted living. The residents of AlmaVia of Camarillo are no couch potatoes. They spend their days learning tai chi, playing tribal drums or taking walks around the community. Activities that promote and support mobility are important because scientists have found that staying physically active and exercising……

  • Transitioning a Loved One Into an Assisted Living Community

    An adult child shares her insights on moving her mother-in-law into senior living. Moving a loved one to an assisted living community is a delicate transition. It takes research, planning and clear communication to make the move go smoothly. Rebecca Kilbury shares her experience of moving her mother-in-law, Fran Kilbury, age 85, into AlmaVia of……

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