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Assisted Living Vs Nursing Homes: What’s The Difference?

Assisted living and nursing homes provide many of the same essential long-term care services. So, what are the differences?

man holding a sign saying what's the difference?

How US Housing Laws Affect Senior Living

Over 17% of the United States is made up of adults age 65 and older. What housing laws are in place to protect them?

Types of Retirement Living with Lynn Creasy

Lynn Creasy at Foundation House at Northgate describes the types of retirement living. Some people can be well off in their own home if they’re social and healthy, but others may want to look at other options, if they’re lonely and their chores aren’t getting done. When it feels too much to mow the lawn and cook, it may be time to consider downsizing and settle affairs, and find a community that respects that. In the 5-10 years before people are ready to move, Foundation House acts as an information resource.

Picking Senior Housing with Daphne Davis

Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements discusses the lifestyle of senior loved ones when senior housing is being considered. The reality is that if their loved ones move into retirement living, some hobbies and interests are hard to pursue without a garage or yard. We consider how to maintain those interests in a fulfilling way, or discover if they might try some new hobbies they’ve been curious about. The goal is to keep their world as big as possible, while still being safe.

Introduction to Retirement Living with Lynn Creasy

Lynn Creasy at Foundation House at Northgate tells us how people make the first step towards retirement living. Every community has a different feeling and amenities, and it has to be right for each person. A lot of times, a family member tries to help, but there are also many senior consultants that can provide advice.

Adam Clark with Aegis Living

Adam Clark, VP of Growth Strategies for Aegis Living, discusses the programs and foundations of Aegis living. They operate 13 senior living communities in the Seattle area.

Senior Housing Options, Memory Care Cottages

Jill Martinez, director of community relations for CarePartners Living, explains that Dementia can hit 90% of the population in some form. To care for a loved one on your own is an overwhelming experience. We really try to help them through that process of determining when it’s time to consider memory care or moving their loved one into a retirement community, because there really are some key factors to pay attention to. The cottages are set up for memory care specifically and are built a specific way.

Types of Senior Living Options with Daphne Davis

There’s a perception that senior living is a “nursing home,” but that’s not the case. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements provides an overview of the different types. There’ independent living, such as over 55 communities, which is common. There’s assisted living that provides some support for activities of daily living, where maybe you have mobility issues and just need help dressing and bathing, but can still drive. There’s memory care where you need a formal diagnosis of some kind of dementia, from early onset to end stages. There are adult family homes, a smaller environment, also for people who need a lot of care.