Resources for Families

or over 20 years, Elderlife has helped thousands of families transition loved ones into senior living. Typically families are focused on mom or dad’s health and selecting the best community based on their needs, leaving the financial aspect as an afterthought.

Choosing a senior living community, whether for independent living or assisted living, requires thorough investigation. Location, convenience to friends and family, services offered and proximity to shopping, doctors, highways, are important parts of your search. Next, it is important to assess your current needs and understand how a community can accommodate changing needs over time. […]

Active senior living communities provide energetic seniors with a unique living environment. For seniors who are looking to enjoy low-maintenance, but fun housing options, adult retirement housing offers a number of benefits. Below are 5 benefits of this type of home to help you get your senior client excited to move in. 1. Fun Amenities […]

Activities of Daily Living Tasks people perform every day, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and eating. Administrator A licensed professional who manages the overall operations of a senior community. Aging in Place A concept that advocates allowing a resident to choose to remain in his/her living environment regardless of the physical and or mental decline […]

Any War-Time Veteran with 90 days of active duty, 1 day beginning or ending during a period of War, is eligible to apply for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. A surviving spouse (marriage must have ended due to death of veteran) of a War-Time Veteran may also apply. The individual applying must qualify both medically and financially.