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Your Parent’s are Now Seniors! - Episode 10
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Whether your search for senior housing is prompted by a family member’s serious medical condition or the desire for a lifestyle change, finding the right place to live can be challenging and stressful for both you and your family. However, the earlier you assess your current needs and how those needs may evolve over time, the more choices and control you’ll have.
Today we discuss briefly the different types of senior housing available, you can make the choice that’s right for you and ensure you enjoy a happy, healthy, and fulfilling home environment as you age.
This is always a sensitive subject and for many families a taboo. It doesn’t have to be and they will be thankful if you sit down and talk about their plans early.
As a SRES many of my calls are about counselling and very few lead to listings or contracts.
Making the decision to age in place or move.
How many family members are there? Who is the decision maker?
Transition can be up to three times once one can become a Senior.
Items to consider when aging in place.
Stairs Accessibility
Current condition of the home
Modifications planned.
Hardest thing is Change – Losing your Independence
Discussing with a Elder Law Attorney and setting up Trusts vs just a Will
Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules – Look into it early as it will cost you down the road.
Types of Housing
Aging in place
The Village Concept
Assisted Living
Nursing Homes
Comparison of Senior Housing Options in the U.S.
Feature or Service
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Approx. Cost per Month
$1,500 – 3,500
$2,500 – 4,000
$4,000 – 8,000
Meals per Day
Meal Plan Options
3+
3+
Medication Management
No
Yes
Yes
Personal Care
No
Yes
Yes
Mobility Assistance
No
Yes
Yes
Accepts Wheelchairs
Yes
Varies
Yes
Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
No
Varies
Varies
On-Site Nurses
No
Varies
Yes
Transportation
Most Yes
Most Yes
Yes
Incontinence Care
No
Yes
Yes
Housekeeping
Varies
Yes
Yes
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Manage episode 157787239 series 1232323
Whether your search for senior housing is prompted by a family member’s serious medical condition or the desire for a lifestyle change, finding the right place to live can be challenging and stressful for both you and your family. However, the earlier you assess your current needs and how those needs may evolve over time, the more choices and control you’ll have.
Today we discuss briefly the different types of senior housing available, you can make the choice that’s right for you and ensure you enjoy a happy, healthy, and fulfilling home environment as you age.
This is always a sensitive subject and for many families a taboo. It doesn’t have to be and they will be thankful if you sit down and talk about their plans early.
As a SRES many of my calls are about counselling and very few lead to listings or contracts.
Making the decision to age in place or move.
How many family members are there? Who is the decision maker?
Transition can be up to three times once one can become a Senior.
Items to consider when aging in place.
Stairs Accessibility
Current condition of the home
Modifications planned.
Hardest thing is Change – Losing your Independence
Discussing with a Elder Law Attorney and setting up Trusts vs just a Will
Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules – Look into it early as it will cost you down the road.
Types of Housing
Aging in place
The Village Concept
Assisted Living
Nursing Homes
Comparison of Senior Housing Options in the U.S.
Feature or Service
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Approx. Cost per Month
$1,500 – 3,500
$2,500 – 4,000
$4,000 – 8,000
Meals per Day
Meal Plan Options
3+
3+
Medication Management
No
Yes
Yes
Personal Care
No
Yes
Yes
Mobility Assistance
No
Yes
Yes
Accepts Wheelchairs
Yes
Varies
Yes
Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
No
Varies
Varies
On-Site Nurses
No
Varies
Yes
Transportation
Most Yes
Most Yes
Yes
Incontinence Care
No
Yes
Yes
Housekeeping
Varies
Yes
Yes
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