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- How to choose an Assisted Living provider
Speak with an advisor who is knowledgeable; they can help you gain an understanding of the topics important to you and will help ensure that ... - How Assisted Living is regulated
If a senior community offers care services, then a Boarding Home license is required by the State of Washington through the Department of Social and ... - How to talk to an older adult about Assisted Living
It's rare that people view themselves as "old" or frail. Within our own mind, we tend to feel younger and more capable than we may ... - How to convince a parent that it’s time to move
How do we know when its time for mom or dad to leave their home and seek supportive living? Maybe they’ve had an incident in ... - How often should I visit?
This is a difficult topic to cover. When a family member or friend first moves into an Assisted Living community, people tend to want ... - How can I help the Assisted Living community we’ve selected?
You can consider offering your help at a scheduled time to assist with an activity, or perhaps someone who doesn’t have family members living nearby ... - How do you go about making a decision about where to move?
Having someone listen first to your specific needs and preferences is important. Working with a professional who can ask you questions to better assist ... - How can I prepare my mother for the change she's going to experience when she moves into the home we've chosen for her?
If she's able to participate in the decision to move, she should be included as much as possible. Even making a special trip for ... - How long will it take for my mother to feel like the Assisted Living community is her home?
It's hard to say. The majority of people start experiencing a sense of home within the first one to six months. It is ... - How healthy is your Estate Plan?
By Spencer Bergstedt, Attorney at Law copyright 2007 When is the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If its been more than 2 years, its ...
