Senior Living
When a Holiday Visit Reveals Your Aging Parent Is Struggling at Home
As you plan a holiday visit to see your aging parent or parents, you might want to be on the lookout for any signs they are having difficulties living on their own. While it can be hard to accept older loved ones aging, it’s important to be able to determine if all that’s needed is…
Read MoreWhy a Move to Senior Living Can Make More Sense Before the Holidays
When the holidays roll around, it’s only natural to try and make everything as bright and cheerful as possible for those you love, especially aging parents and older loved ones. But trying to recreate holiday memories can actually cause more stress than cheer, which is why a move to senior living before the holidays can…
Read More6 Ways to Make It Easier to Move to Senior Living During the Holidays
A move to senior living isn’t just about packing and unpacking. It is a whole new beginning that lets you make the most of this exciting chapter of your life. And especially during the holidays, there are several ways to make it easier—even enjoyable—as you look forward to the new year in your new home.…
Read MoreSenior Holiday Stress and How Senior Living Can Help Them Cope
Be of good cheer. Get in the holiday spirit. Celebrate! It all sounds great but, as the years go by, it may not be so easy. In fact, for older adults living alone in an empty house, and especially those who have lost their spouse, holiday stress can overshadow any joyful moments. That’s why considering…
Read MoreComparing the Cost of Home to Senior Living
Living at home vs. the cost of senior living: it’s a senior care debate that has many families scratching their heads. Which one is more expensive? Which has more value? Just what are you paying for? The answer is to look beyond the so-called “price tag” to be sure you are comparing apples to apples.…
Read MoreTips for Funding Senior Living Expenses
Coming up with a strategy for funding senior living expenses — in particular, long-term care — can feel overwhelming when you fear you don’t have the financial resources to make it happen. But before you rule it out, take the time to review all of your financial assets and make a plan to discuss your…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Cost of Long-Term Care
When someone you love needs long-term care, you want to do everything you can to make sure they receive exceptional attention in a caring and comfortable environment. Deciding between at-home care and care in a senior living community can be a tough decision, especially when it seems like the cost of senior living is greater.…
Read MoreInsurance Options for Paying for Senior Living
When considering what financial resources will be available to you for your future care needs, you might not have realized that using your insurance for senior living is something to consider. If you have it but aren’t sure how to use it, here’s a look at a few options. Your future care needs and how…
Read MoreVA Aid and Attendance Benefit and How it Can Help Pay for Senior Living
At LSS Senior Living, we honor those who have served in the armed forces, and we want you to know about a very important VA benefit for senior living that could make a big difference for you or someone you love. It’s called the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, and it often goes unused simply…
Read MoreFunding Sources for Senior Care and Housing
Senior care and housing may be more affordable than you think, and knowing your funding options can help you take the first step towards making a senior living choice that can give you and your loved ones priceless peace of mind. Why it’s so important to plan for future care You or an older loved…
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