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David Bolton
The terms nursing home and assisted living are often used interchangeably, but they refer to very different things. Here’s what the differences are.
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Nursing Homes vs Assisted Living - What Are The Differences?
David Bolton
Moving yourself or a loved one into an assisted living facility is a difficult choice. We can help you make the decision with no regrets.
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How To Know When It's Time For Assisted Living
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We love planning for retirement. It's somewhat of a hobby, and we want to share what we've learned with you. Over the years we've found the best ways to live, how to travel, take on new hobbies and give back. Happiness in retirement is the main goal, and having the right information allows us (and you) to achieve that.
David Bolton
Cost is one of the biggest concerns people have about assisted living. Knowing what to expect can make choosing an assisted living facility easier.
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What Is The Average Cost of Assisted Living?
David Bolton
Choosing an assisted living facility is hard. You want to pick the best facility possible, and we’ve all heard horror stories about cheap facilities.
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How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
David Bolton
Seniors often live on a fixed, limited income. Sometimes this is not enough to meet all of your needs and you need to find affordable housing fast.
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How Can I Get Into a Low Income Apartment Fast?
David Bolton
Low income senior housing is a great way to make the most out of your limited income. But how do you apply for different programs?
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How To Apply For Low Income Senior Housing
David Bolton
If you are denied low income senior housing, you may feel like you are out of options. However, there still may be something you can do.
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What To Do When Denied Low Income Senior Housing
David Bolton
A lot of seniors find that it is difficult to afford housing and other necessities on a fixed income. One option to consider is to apply for low income senior housing.
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Minimum Age For Low Income Senior Housing
David Bolton
Lots of people hit retirement just to realize they aren’t as prepared as they thought. Low income senior housing may be a good solution.
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How to Qualify for Low Income Senior Housing
David Bolton
Aging has taken a different turn since the turn of the century. Seniors are more active than they've ever been. They value their independence yet still require a certain level of care.
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Types of Retirement Homes: A Complete Guide
David Bolton
How much income must seniors earn before they qualify for the various housing programs put in place by Housing and Urban Development?
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What is the Maximum Income for Senior Housing?
Find out if you qualify...
David Bolton
Which American states have the best cost of living in terms of social housing rent, housing index, and average median housing cost?
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How Much Does Social Housing Rent Cost?
It varies from state too state...
David Bolton
There are different types of continuing care retirement communities, but all provide increasing care without the stress of moving. Learn the basics in advance.
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What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
There are different types...
David Bolton
Are you planning to spend your golden years sleeping most of the time? Well, we strongly believe that it might not be a good idea and that's why you need to look for the best retirement city for physically active residents.
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12 Best Retirement Cities for Physically Active Residents
Keep active in retirement...
David Bolton
Mobile home parks are increasingly becoming popular with those older than 55. They're affordable, friendly, energy-efficient, and offer the prospects of downsizing.
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Mobile Home Parks for Seniors: A Complete Guide
Mobile homes are becoming more popular...
David Bolton
Choosing to retire in a retirement community, especially if it offers several activities that will make you stay active as well as on-site healthcare, maybe all you require to live longer and have a more fulfilling life.
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Do People in Retirement Communities Live Longer?
Have a more fulfilling life...
David Bolton
Adult daycare can offer a perfect alternative to caregivers by providing a stimulating social environment for the seniors outside of the home while giving caregivers a much-needed break.
Retirement Communities
Adult Day Care: A Complete Guide
A perfect alternative to caregivers...
David Bolton
A retirement community focuses on giving residents a strong sense of belonging and commits to helping seniors age well in a home life environment where they are considered a vital part of the community.
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What It's Like Living In A Retirement Community
An environment like home...
David Bolton
For many seniors, the prospect of moving out of the home they've lived in for most of their lives and moving into a senior living community instead may feel like surrendering to a fight that they aren't ready to surrender.
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Why Are Senior Apartments Cheaper?
Minimal living expenses...
David Bolton
With millions of retirees trying to find affordable senior housing, the waitlists are staggering, and being on the waitlist for two to five years is considered normal.
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How Long Is The Wait For Senior Housing?
It could be a long wait...
David Bolton
At a time when more and more Americans are looking for the perfect places to live after retirement, it's of great importance to look at the real costs of senior living.
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How Much is Senior Living per Month?
The real costs of senior living...
David Bolton
Affordable senior housing may not be one of the glitziest properties but they are important in serving low-income seniors throughout the United States.
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How Does Affordable Senior Housing Work?
Affordable Senior Housing
David Bolton
Most senior living communities allow their residents to live full and independent lives in their own abode. But how does one qualify for senior living?
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How Do You Qualify for Senior Living?
How to qualify...
David Bolton
Living by the rules and regulations will not only make your life in the communities a lot easier but may also influence the type of services and amenities that are offered to the residents.
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Rules for 55+ Communities - All You Should Know
There are rules...
David Bolton
Are you looking to retire in Sin City? Well, there's a wide array of excellent senior housing options that makes Las Vegas worth checking out.
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Best Senior Housing Options in Las Vegas
Retiring in Sin City...
David Bolton
Do 55+ communities pay school taxes? Yes, you're responsible for paying property taxes if you own a home in a 55+ community. School taxes are included in property taxes, so it's difficult to avoid them.
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Do 55+ Communities Pay School Taxes?
Yes, you're responsible...
David Bolton
Looking for the best 55+ communities in the United States? Our experts have researched for you and present the best places to retire in each state.
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Best Retirement Communities (2021)
Only the best...
David Bolton
While many people always wait for a crisis to occur before making the move, it’s often advisable to plan ahead of time and move before something bad happens.
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When Should You Move To A Retirement Community?
It's a very complicated decision...
David Bolton
When you’re looking for a retirement home, you are looking for more than just a new home.
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How To Evaluate a Retirement Community
More than just a new home
David Bolton
The best place to start finding low-income senior housing is by contacting your local public housing agency or HUD office.
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How To Find Low Income Senior Housing
Finding them can be challenging...
David Bolton
Finding the best city to retire to should be about finding the most perfect place where you are free to be you, and meets your financial requirements.
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10 Best Cities To Retire To
Now it's time to have some fun...
David Bolton
It is important to have a conversation with them and involve them in the decision. Your parent may be getting older, but they are still just as deserving of love, respect, and compassion.
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How Can I Convince My Parent To Move To A Retirement Home?
Your parent may be getting older...
David Bolton
One of the most common questions are concerns for knowing when the right time to move into a retirement home will be.
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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Move to a Retirement Home?
For some, getting older comes with a sense of dread.
David Bolton
There are many ways in which your family members can help take some of those things off your plate. Asking for help doesn’t mean admitting weakness.
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How Can Family Help With Moving To A Retirement Home?
That’s what family is for!
David Bolton
It is a normal human behavior to worry about parents, but sometimes this well-intended emotion goes a little too far and backfires.
Retirement Communities
What If I Don’t Belong In A Retirement Home?
Are you able to do everyday tasks without help?
David Bolton
Relax! Take a deep breath! What you’re feeling is perfectly and completely normal and expected. You’re dealing with a huge, and possibly one of your largest, life changes.
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What To Expect In a Retirement Community
Getting settled in your new home...
David Bolton
When a resident of a retirement home is unhappy, changes need to be made in order to give them a better life.
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Parents Unhappy In Their Retirement Community
Do we move them, or work with the situation?
David Bolton
During a period of change, love and support is necessary for a smooth transition. Having a strong community of people around you is so beneficial to your health.
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Preparing Parents to Move to a Retirement Home
Support and preparation is key...
David Bolton
While most people would prefer to have a single room while living in a retirement community, that may not always be possible.
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How to Share a Retirement Living Space
It can be a fulfilling experience...
David Bolton
They can prove to be centers for community, safety, peace, along with many other wonderful qualities...
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What Are The Benefits of Moving To A Retirement Home?
There are more benefits than you'd think...
David Bolton
It can often be tempting to feel the need to pack every single item that you own into a box and bring everything...
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What Should You Bring to a Retirement Community?
Don't forget the family photos...
David Bolton
Whenever you talk to someone about retirement, one of the first subjects of discussion will be location change. How do you decide where you want live in retirement?
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How to Decide Where to Live in Retirement
Do you prefer beach or mountains?
David Bolton
This is one of the most crucial questions to answer when planning for life after career.
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Where Will You Spend Your Retirement?
The choice can be tough...
David Bolton
When you’re looking for retirement homes, it is often confusing and frustrating trying to figure out which community is best.
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What Types of Retirement Communities are There?
Which community is best for you?
