Five strategies for choosing a senior housing facility‏

Five Strategies for Choosing a Senior Housing Facility  by ElderCarelink Arranging senior care services for a loved one can be an emotional and challenging process, especially if your loved one requires continual medical care or has a chronic health condition such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. But, don't give up on the process--with research, effort and patience, you should be able to find a solid fit for your loved one. Here are five strategies for choosing a senior housing option for a parent or loved one: Plan ahead. Conducting thorough research can help you save time and, in most cases, money as well. For example, you don't want to select one assisted living facility only to find it isn't the right fit. Moving a loved one can from location to location can make the costs add up. Review senior housing options. What type of facility is best suited to provide the care your loved one requires? Numerous options exist including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, residential care centers, board and care homes, community care retirement communities and more. Compare care options. What type of care and services are offered at each respective facility? Are all services included? For example, some assisted living facilities offer all-inclusive services, while others may have a set fee for other services. Compare pricing. Costs can vary from facility to facility, service to service, and location to location. Expand your search. If the right senior housing option doesn't exist in your community, then look outside your immediate zip code. You may be surprised at the additional senior housing opportunities that are within a short commute of your ideal location. For more information, download our Senior Living Conversation Guide. This guide contains a checklist of items for the family to consider as decisions about senior care need to be made. Then go toElderCarelink.com to find home care workers in your area. Have you noticed any changes in your loved one's health or behavior? Update your Needs Survey now so we can keep you connected to the resources that are most relevant and helpful to you. Update Your Needs Survey Now. You've received this message because you've registered to receive email from ElderCarelink.com. If you no longer wish to receive product offer emails from us, please go here to Unsubscribe.  © 2014 QuinStreet, Inc. | All Rights Reserved | 950 Tower Lane, 6th Floor | Foster City, CA 94404