Let’s start with some general information. Assisted living is for older adults who want to live independently and may need ...
Sandi Mitchell says her days in assisted living include a 10 a.m. exercise class, arts and crafts activities, music, singing, dancing and plenty of socializing with new friends. In July of ...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025, and that number is rising fast. For many families, the first warning sign is small: a ...
Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...
The “unique” nature of assisted living has kept it off the national agenda over the years due to a lack of understanding of the sector by federal agencies and lawmakers. Efforts by state lawmakers and ...
Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program designed for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care, including assisted living. But ...
There is a wide variety of lifestyle options for wheelchair users, and that remains true into retirement age. One of the more supportive and comfortable living situations for a wheelchair-bound senior ...
Gabriel House in Fall River – where a deadly fire broke out on July 13 – is defined by Massachusetts as an assisted living residence. Assisted living residences in Massachusetts follow certain ...
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key ...
For many seniors, there will come a time when living alone at home is no longer feasible. Tasks that were once easy may become too difficult to conduct without assistance, and it may be time to move ...