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If you are new to all the lingo for senior living and senior care options, the image above offers a representation of all the different types of senior care options.
Whether you're a boomer, a senior or a caregiver with aging parents, finding the right senior lifestyle option is easier than ever. Could your parents or grandparents ever imagine how many senior living options there would be today, all easily searched for with a click of a mouse? With so many choices, you will undoubtedly need help along the way from the experts, and we are here to help you!
Our free housing and care finder uses your unique needs to curate a list of the best options in your area.
Perhaps the biggest decision you have to make is where to retire. Senior living communities dot all 50 States and Washington D.C., and there's always the option of retiring abroad. Other considerations are your health, financial status, and lifestyle preferences. If you're healthy and active, independent living or co-op housing may be the perfect option. If you need help with certain activities of daily living consider an assisted living facility. If you're searching for nursing care for a loved, we can help you find the best nursing home.
Not everyone can afford the costs of a private facility. For these instances, we created our extensive HUD-sponsored senior housing guide for low income seniors. And if you're just not ready to leave the comfort of your home yet, personal care and home care are relatively inexpensive options.
Our team of senior living advisors provide free guidance to help you find the right housing option for your needs and budget.
Below are articles about lifestyles for seniors.
Where should I retire? This question has as many different answers as there are people asking. But before we get to the where let's look at a few important factors that will help you narrow your search. Some of these are…