Senior Living Prices: What Will It Cost? Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD There are many things that people consider when choosing to move into senior housing. The location, activities, amenities offered, types of apartments are just a few. As a certified senior advisor, one of the most common question is, “what is this going to cost?”
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December 3, 2023
Celebrating The Holidays in Senior Living by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD
Celebrating The Holidays in Senior Living by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD Are you overwhelmed or stressed about the upcoming holidays? If you are, you are not alone. Maybe you or a loved one recently moved into an assisted living, nursing home or other senior care facility. It wiill be different from past years. However, you
November 9, 2023
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver Each year in November, we honor and recognize family caregivers across the United States. An estimated $375 billion dollars in care is provided by family caregivers annually according to National Alliance for Caregiving and Evercare. Caring for a loved one is a personal choice. There are many reasons why a family
October 8, 2023
The Nonprofit vs. For-profit Difference in Senior Housing
The Nonprofit vs. For-profit Difference in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA , LALD Having 28 years of experience working in senior living has given me the opportunity to be part of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Many people wonder, is there a difference between for-profit senior living and not-for-profit senior living? The short answer is
June 9, 2023
Living with Dementia in Senior Living
Living with Dementia in Senior Living Most people move to assisted living because they need support with daily living. Support can come in many forms. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at least 50% of people in senior living have some form of dementia. Support for memory loss looks different for each person. People living with
December 9, 2022
Five Focus Areas for Year End Financial Planning
As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to review your finances. Five financial topics to review: 2022 Spending It’s likely that inflation has taken a toll on your finances. Knowing how you are spending your money is a good start to understand what actions you may want to take going
December 5, 2022
Respite Care
Image by gpointstudio on Freepic Do you need a break from caregiving? Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or a month. The most popular respite services are home care, adult day services and stay by the day in a senior living community. Short-term care Respite
October 31, 2022
Care Facility and Care Benefits for Veterans
Veterans with service during active times of war are eligible for various benefits for care. Veteran Homes There are five nursing care homes for Veterans in Minnesota currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. Completed paperwork can put you on either list. The inactive
October 5, 2022
Assisted Living and Long Term Care Costs
Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Costs Cost of Care The Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports annually the cost of caring for seniors in the US, and more specifically by state and by area. In their most recent survey of 2021 costs reported in February of 2022, a private room in a nursing home in
October 3, 2022
Therapy Services in Senior Housing
Therapy Services in Senior Housing Therapy is a hot topic for older adults. Most people will go to a Medicare certified transitional care unit after a health event for rehabilitation. In this setting it is often daily and more intense. Therapy usually lasts anywhere from two weeks to three months. After progress stops so will