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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing An Assisted Living Facility &#8211; Cost</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Of course, it is important to understand the costs involved in assisted living. The majority of assisted living communities are private pay meaning that the resident is fully responsible for the cost. While Medicare and Medicaid do not usually cover the cost of assisted living services, long term care insurance does. Veterans and their spouses [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Facility – Services &amp; Amenities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leaving the home you have been in for years is difficult. However, if an assisted living facility provides a variety of services and amenities, it can significantly help the transition to a new environment. The key is to match your loved one&#8217;s current personality and interests to the services that would be most beneficial. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Facility – Care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You should expect the care provided in assisted living will meet your needs or those of your loved ones and be provided in a timely manner. When touring an assisted living facility, you should find out about assessments, planning for your care, and the processes for care change, handling emergencies and discharges from the assisted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Facility – Staffing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you tour different communities, understanding differences in staffing is an important factor. After all, it is the staff that provide the care for you or your loved one. First, ask about the nursing staff since staffing requirements vary among communities and may be regulated by the state. You will want to know how many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Community &#8211; Size</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Assisted living residences vary dramatically in size. You can find small, home based living housing only a few residents to large campuses housing thousands. Each type will have different options in size of living space as well. You&#8217;ll first need to consider the size of facility that you or your parent or loved one would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Community – Quality</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Quality can be determined by a number of factors. Having information about each can give you a picture of the total quality that a community provides. Therefore, find out about licensure, length of stay, complaint resolution, and support services. Every state has different regulations governing assisted living communities. In Virginia, all assisted living communities are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Community &#8211; Ambiance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When considering a tour of an assisted living community, its ambiance should be more than a feeling. It should encompass the staff interaction, apartment choices, and accessibility of home-like amenities. As you enter the community, the vibe should be warm and welcoming. The entire place should look, feel, sound, and smell inviting. Take note of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Assisted Living Community &#8211; Location</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The old adage of “location, location, location” definitely applies to assisted living. In this instance, “location” considerations should include both distance and surroundings. If you are looking for assisted living for a loved one then, maintaining your relationship with them and developing a good relationship with the assisted living community, will require the ability for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decided to Age in Place? Make Sure It&#8217;s the Best Place for You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The choice to remain in your home throughout your retirement years involves careful thought and tough decisions. Before making your final decision, you should consider three factors: fit, friends &#38; family, and finances. First, determine whether your home is still the best fit for your retirement. You have spent the majority of your life in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Know When it is Time to Move from the Family Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Home is such an integral part of our lives that making the decision to move your parent from their home can be emotional and overwhelming. How can you, as the adult child or close relative, be sure that the time is right to make the move to senior housing, retirement homes, assisted living communities, or [...]]]></description>
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