{"id":13870,"date":"2018-10-15T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=13870"},"modified":"2018-10-15T09:10:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-15T14:10:50","slug":"senior-housing-101-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2018\/10\/senior-housing-101-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Housing 101: Your Guide to Senior Care, Costs and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Senior Housing 101: Your Guide to Senior Care, Costs and More<\/h1>\n<p>The decision to move to a senior living community is never simple. There are a lot of factors to consider and for many children\u00a0with concerns about their parent\u2019s safety and well-being, it can be a tough conversation to start. So, when you and your parents are on the same page about moving to senior living, it can feel like a huge weight is lifted.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13874\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2018\/10\/senior-housing-101-guide-350x184.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Housing 101: Your Guide to Senior Care, Costs and More\" width=\"350\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2018\/10\/senior-housing-101-guide-350x184.jpg 350w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2018\/10\/senior-housing-101-guide-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2018\/10\/senior-housing-101-guide-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2018\/10\/senior-housing-101-guide.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The next step is to find a community in which your parent(s) will thrive, but choosing the best senior housing option can sometimes be\u00a0overwhelming.\u00a0That\u2019s why our senior living partner, A Place for Mom (APFM), has a completely free\u00a0and recently updated \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\">Senior Housing 101<\/a><\/strong>\u201d website, which has helpful information\u00a0about all things related to senior housing.<\/p>\n<h2>Senior Housing 101: Your Guide to Senior Care<\/h2>\n<p>From expert advice to free articles, guides and resources, you\u2019ll have everything you need to help you and your\u00a0parent find a community that\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to get started:<\/p>\n<h3>Elder Law and Regulations<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/elder-law-and-regulations\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/elder-law-and-regulations\">This section<\/a>\u00a0provides information about planning for your senior loved one\u2019s future financial, health and legal needs. Essential planning resources include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawdepot.com\/contracts\/power-of-attorney-form\/?pid=pg-KAQBBAVOBB-power-of-attorney-formtextlink&amp;loc=US#.W0OsvNVKjIV\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.lawdepot.com\/contracts\/power-of-attorney-form\/?pid=pg-KAQBBAVOBB-power-of-attorney-formtextlink&amp;loc=US#.W0OsvNVKjIV\">Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)<\/a>: Establish a DPOA online now<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/guardianship\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/guardianship\">Guardianship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawdepot.com\/contracts\/last-will-and-testament-usa\/?pid=pg-KAQBBAVOBB-last-will-and-testament-usatextlink&amp;loc=US#.W0OsjtVKjIV\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.lawdepot.com\/contracts\/last-will-and-testament-usa\/?pid=pg-KAQBBAVOBB-last-will-and-testament-usatextlink&amp;loc=US#.W0OsjtVKjIV\">Last Will<\/a>: Create a Last Will online now<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/legal-planning-for-seniors\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/legal-planning-for-seniors\">Living Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/legal-planning-for-seniors\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/legal-planning-for-seniors\">Living Will<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Financial Planning and Taxes<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/financial-planning-and-taxes\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/financial-planning-and-taxes\">This section<\/a>\u00a0provides many financial senior care guides, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/apfm_ebook_5-best_financing.pdf\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/apfm_ebook_5-best_financing.pdf\">5 Best Kept Secrets to Financing Senior Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/family-guide_pdf.pdf\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/family-guide_pdf.pdf\">Family Guide to Senior Living<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/pdf\/public-pay-guide.pdf\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/pdf\/public-pay-guide.pdf\">Public Pay Resource Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/apfm_ebook_veterans-guide_final.pdf\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/apfm_ebook_veterans-guide_final.pdf\">Veteran\u2019s Benefits Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Memory Care<\/h3>\n<p>You can browse\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/alzheimers-care\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/alzheimers-care\">memory care<\/a>\u00a0communities by city\u00a0and state, as well as review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/alzheimers-care#cost\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/alzheimers-care#cost\">cost of memory care<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/alzheimers-care#services\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/alzheimers-care#services\">services offered<\/a>\u00a0at a specialized community.<\/p>\n<h3>Senior Housing Costs<\/h3>\n<p>This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-costs\/senior-living-cost-planner\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-costs\/senior-living-cost-planner\">Senior Living Cost Index<\/a>\u00a0is an interactive map feature that allows you to click a particular region and see an approximate cost for both assisted and independent living in the chosen area.\u00a0This index is the only free data source of its kind and helps families plan for the costs of senior living.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use this free\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-costs\/senior-care-calculator\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-costs\/senior-care-calculator\">Senior Care Calculator<\/a>\u00a0to compare the cost of assisted living in your city to the costs of maintaining a home and employing a full-time home care aide.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/directory-state-medicaid-websites\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/directory-state-medicaid-websites\">State Medicaid Directory<\/a>\u00a0also allows you to easily see the type of care that is covered by Medicaid in your state, as well as the eligibility requirements, rules and regulations for Medicaid in your state.<\/p>\n<h3>Senior Housing Types<\/h3>\n<p>APFM has a variety of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-types\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-types\">Senior Housing Reference Guides<\/a>\u00a0which provide an overview of both non-traditional and traditional senior housing options, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/adult-day-services\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/adult-day-services\">Adult Day Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/board-and-care\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/board-and-care\">Board and Care Homes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/continuing-care-retirement-communities\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/continuing-care-retirement-communities\">Continuing Care Retirement (CCRC) or Life Plan Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/lgbtq-retirement-communities\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/lgbtq-retirement-communities\">LGBTQ Retirement Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/care-homes\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/care-homes\">Residential Care Homes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/retirement-communities-near-me\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/articles\/retirement-communities-near-me\">Retirement Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As well, this 22-page\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/apfm_ebook_guide-to-senior-housing_final.pdf\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/web28.streamhoster.com\/apfmdev\/apfm_ebook_guide-to-senior-housing_final.pdf\">Guide to Senior Housing and Care<\/a>\u00a0is a comprehensive overview of a variety of senior care options. This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-types\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/senior-housing-types\">Quick Reference Chart<\/a>\u00a0outlines different services that are offered by each housing type, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accepts wheelchairs<\/li>\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s care<\/li>\n<li>Average age<\/li>\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes management<\/li>\n<li>Housekeeping<\/li>\n<li>Incontinence care<\/li>\n<li>Medication management<\/li>\n<li>Meals per day<\/li>\n<li>Mobility assistance<\/li>\n<li>Nurses on-site<\/li>\n<li>Personal care<\/li>\n<li>Personal laundry<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Veteran\u2019s Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/veterans-benefits\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/planning-and-advice\/senior-housing-101\/veterans-benefits\">Veteran\u2019s Aid and Attendance (VA&amp;A) Pension<\/a>\u00a0provides benefits to veterans and their spouses to help pay for the costs of in-home care and senior housing. 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