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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease – Part 1
When people hear “Alzheimer’s,” they immediately think about memory loss. While memory loss does occur, it’s actually one of the more advanced symptoms of the disease. Alzheimer’s starts out with smaller, more subtle symptoms. If your family has a history of the disease, it’s a good idea to keep a sharp eye on aging loved…
Ways to Make Your Loved One Feel Special This Thanksgiving
November is here, and that means the holidays are coming our way. The holiday season starts with Thanksgiving, a great holiday that usually brings family, delicious food, and amazing desserts. However, the fun doesn’t have to stop there! There is a lot more you can do for your loved one, especially if he or she…
What to Expect at a Medicare Wellness Appointment
Have you heard about medical wellness visits? They are a relatively new development in the healthcare world, and as a result, not many people understand exactly what they are. If you don’t know what happens during a wellness visit, how much the visit costs, and what exactly the visit is for, you aren’t alone. These…
Common Questions About Affording Senior Living
Are you or a loved one heading for assisted living? If so, you have a lot of exciting opportunities ahead of you. Your grandparents didn’t have the options you do today. However, people can get intimidated by the landscape of senior living, especially by how expensive it can be. However, people often perceive the expenses…
Wondering How to Finance Senior Living?
Senior living has transformed a lot in the past decade, giving aging Americans a wider array of living options. However, with the expansion of options comes increased financial complexity. Finding a solution that provides both the services and comfort you need, all for the right price, can be quite challenging. The search for a new…
Criteria for Comparing Assisted Living Communities
Finding the right assisted living community for yourself or a loved one is absolutely crucial. You’re not just picking a new home; you’re picking a community and a lifestyle. Putting work in on the front end to ensure you find a good fit will save you the hassle and stress of moving into a community…
Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing
Senior living has made massive strides in the past decade, and The Heritage is on the leading edge. However, we’ve found that many people haven’t caught up to us and realized just how uniquely powerful assisted living can be. Instead, they immediately think “nursing home” when the subject of senior living comes up. This is…
Is It Time for Your Parents to Move?
Time seems to move faster and faster as we go through life, and, for many of us, the fact that our aging parents might need a different living situation comes as a surprise. Too often, our parents don’t want to think about it, and we don’t, either. We don’t want things to change. However, failing…
Veteran’s Benefits FAQ
If you are a veteran or the spouse/family member of a veteran, you qualify for VA Aid and Attendance Special Pension. This is an incredible advantage when it comes to senior housing, as it can mean the difference between a private assisted living center and a state-funded facility. However, the world of pensions can be…
You Have Options – Types of Elder Care
Some things simply get more difficult as you age. It’s a reality that we all face (or will), and not many people are fans. However, a lot of people make it harder on themselves than necessary by assuming care isn’t available for their needs (or they don’t need care). The thing is, the senior care…
Don’t Fall for These Assisted Living Myths!
Senior living options have come a long way since the basic nursing home. In fact, nursing homes are becoming somewhat of a thing of the past. They have been replaced by independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and continuous retirement care retirement communities. Where people had pretty much one option as they…
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