When Is It Time to Choose Assisted Living for Your Elderly Parent?

When Is It Time to Choose Assisted Living for Your Elderly Parent?

As your parents age, you may notice changes in their health, behavior, or ability to manage daily activities. These changes can lead to challenging but essential conversations about their care and living arrangements. It's important to approach these discussions with compassion and understanding, as they can significantly impact their well-being and comfort. 

Assisted living communities can be a wonderful option, giving them the freedom they desire while also providing the support of caring professionals.

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What steps can I take if I'm unable to afford assisted living or memory care services in Minnesota?

What steps can I take if I'm unable to afford assisted living or memory care services in Minnesota?

Navigating long-term care options for our loved ones can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the various financial assistance programs available. In Minnesota, there's a valuable resource called the Elderly Waiver (EW) program. It's designed to help seniors who need long-term care but prefer to live in community-based settings like assisted living or memory care facilities rather than a more institutionalized setting like nursing homes. 

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5 Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Move to Assisted Living

5 Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Move to Assisted Living

Autumn is the season that teaches us change can be beautiful. And this fall might just be the perfect season for your loved one to experience a fresh start at an assisted living community. Read on for five practical reasons why fall 2025 might be the ideal time for your loved one to make the move to assisted living and an exciting, new phase of life!  

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How to Know if Your Loved One Qualifies for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit

It might sound surprising, but many veterans are unaware of the range of benefits they are entitled to by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs once they return to civilian life. And for aging veterans, one of the most useful of these is the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which can help pay the cost of assisted living and memory care for eligible veterans and their surviving spouses.  

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Top 10 Questions Families Ask About Men's Memory Care

There’s a lot that makes our network of communities unique. But we are especially proud that several of our communities offer men’s memory care. Our carefully designed program was created to support the unique needs and preferences of male residents while providing a comfortable, supportive atmosphere where all residents feel respected, protected, and valued.  

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