Senior Living

• Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  Transitions are challenging, but ones that involve aging parents are especially difficult. Read on to learn how to talk to aging parents about change. Continue Reading Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  January 18, 2017
• A Closer Look at Assisted Living

  A breakdown of demographics and trends related to assisted livingBeginning to navigate assisted living options can feel daunting at first, but it isn’t a path you travel alone. With more than 735,000 people nationwide in assisted living, there are thousands of adult children who have taken this same journey. Here’s a closer look at the…

  January 18, 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. Continue Reading Helping Your Aging Parent Adjust After a Move

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

  Five ways to enjoy retirement without breaking the bank. Continue Reading Senior Finance: How to Save Money During Retirement

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

  With careful planning and help, assisted living is attainable. Brian Fricke, CFP, founder of Financial Management Concepts, and Amy O’Rourke, founder and president of The Cameron Group, share five pieces of advice that will help you get a handle on how to finance the move. Continue Reading How to Finance Senior Living: 5 Tips

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

  Rodney Brooks, Deputy Managing Editor and Retirement Columnist at “USA Today,” chatted with Elder Care Alliance about seniors and financial planning. Continue Reading Financial Expert Spotlight: Rodney Brooks, Retirement Columnist at USA Today

  January 17, 2017
• Caregiver Spotlight: Susan Dimos, Director of Operations at ComForcare

  Susan has been caring for seniors for 20 years. She oversees non-medical home care as the Director of Operations at ComForcare’s Alameda County location. Continue Reading Caregiver Spotlight: Susan Dimos, Director of Operations at ComForcare

  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: Continue Reading 5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care

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

  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 of your visit. Continue Reading Tips for Bringing Kids to Visit…

  January 17, 2017
• Visiting a Senior Living Community: Your First Step

  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 know what to expect or worry that they’ll feel pressured to make a decision. Continue Reading Visiting a…

  January 17, 2017