How to Get Into Assisted Living With No Money

Assisted living is a wonderful but expensive option for elderly people. We look at how to get into assisted living with no money. Assisted living is an excellent option available for the elderly who do not want to reside alone at their homes but do not need a clock attendant. Unfortunately, these assisted living houses … Read more

Life Expectancy in Assisted Living

Canadians are living much longer lives than ever before, and they’re staying active and healthy for many years longer too. There will come a time, though, that many Canadians will need to seek assisted living because they are no longer able to care for themselves. Many Canadians, and their families, worry that once their family … Read more

Elderly Living at Home vs Nursing Home

Making the decision to live in a nursing home comes down to how much care an elderly person needs, in medical or basic living terms. However, can living at home provide the same care, if you hire an assistant? Both have pros and cons. The price of a nursing home may block that option altogether. … Read more

House Sharing for Seniors: Profit or Pitfall?

Many of us are working hard to save for our retirement years so that we can enjoy life comfortably and don’t have to worry about paying our bills. As people age, though, they will start to lose friends and potentially even their spouses so we can start to get lonely. At this stage of life, … Read more

How to Decide Where to Live in Retirement

In this article we look at the perennial question that haunts every person about to retire: How to decide where to live in retirement. Where to retire is a question which everyone thinks of when they are about to retire from the workforce. It is because the location of retirement directly influences the finances and … Read more

Is Home Health Care Cheaper Than Nursing Home?

When you start assessing assisted living facilities or nursing homes for you and your partner, there can be many questions. It will be a difficult and overwhelming decision to make for the elderly when they want to shift to a nursing home as they cannot leave their home.  Before making a retirement plan, you have … Read more

How Do I Find the Right Senior Living?

Leaving the comfort and familiarity of the house and choosing a new living arrangement is often a difficult decision to make for both the family and for oneself. To add to the emotional roller coaster you are going through, you also need to ensure that the new senior living community is safe, dedicated to your … Read more

How Does One Pay for Assisted Living?

Having to pay a fixed amount every month when you are no longer earning can be scary. Read the article below to understand how does one pay for assisted living on  a fixed income The cost of assisted living may seem overwhelming at the beginning. When the cost of home care or nursing home is … Read more

Factors to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

In today’s time, when people struggle to manage their personal and professional lives, there is a need for someone to take care of our special ones. Here assisted living facilities come into play. Assisted living provides facilities for people with disabilities for senior citizens or adults who cannot live independently.  There is always a slight … Read more

What Do Seniors Need to Know About Selling Their Home?

There are many reasons why a senior may need to sell their home. As a person ages, their needs and wants in a home may change. There are quite a few reasons why a senior citizen may need to sell their house. Regardless of why they are selling,  it is a big decision and a … Read more