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Low-income assisted living: How to get affordable care

1 week ago | care.com | Liz Regalia

For low-income seniors, it’s a struggle to afford assisted living — and the proof is in the numbers: The National Council on Aging reports that more than 17 million adults over the age of 65 make $2,608 or less a month, only two times the federal poverty level. Yet the average monthly cost of assisted living in the U.S. is $5,900.
Does social security pay for assisted living? All the details

1 week ago | care.com | Liz Regalia

This year, it’s estimated that $1.6 trillion in social security benefits will end up in the bank accounts of individuals across the country to supplement their income and support them during retirement. Wonderingif seniors can use that money to pay for assisted living? The short answer is yes, but just how much it will cover is another story. “The cost of assisted living communities has steadily increased over the past decade and is only projected to continue to increase,” says Kimberly A.
Does long-term care insurance pay for assisted living?

2 weeks ago | care.com | Wendy Wisner

If you or a loved one is planning for long-term care, you likely want to know: Does long-term care insurance pay for assisted living? The answer is that, yes, many long-term care policies do pay for assisted living — but there are important guidelines to consider. “Not all long-term care policies automatically cover assisted living, especially older ones,” says Brian I. Gordon, certified long-term care expert and president of Gordon Associates Long Term Care Planning.
What is short-term and temporary assisted living?

2 weeks ago | care.com | Kristen Mae

Short-term assisted living offers seniors and their families a flexible, lower-commitment way to access supportive care, whether it’s to recover after surgery, give caregivers a much-needed break or explore community living before committing long-term. These stays can help support both older adults and their families during times of transition.
Assisted living services: What can you expect your community to provide?

2 weeks ago | care.com | Liz Regalia

As the aging population continues to grow, so too do the needs of seniors. Americans are living longer putting more emphasis than ever on how long-term care options like assisted living will support older adults who want to continue to live independently.
67 assisted living activities that benefit seniors' well-being

3 weeks ago | care.com | Yolande Clark-Jackson

Similar to starting a new job, moving into an assisted living facility can be a big life transition. Fortunately, many older adults discover assisted living can’t not only provide an increase in care and safety, but offer a sense of belonging and renewed sense of purpose. Thoughtful and diverse enrichment assisted living activities can build relationships and promote both health and happiness.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living? What you need to know

1 month ago | care.com | Wendy Wisner

If you’re a senior or care for one, you might wonder: does Medicare pay for assisted living? The answer is that it doesn’t — a fact that many people aren’t aware of. “One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that Medicare covers assisted living,” says Richard Mabe, a licensed nurse and regional director of resident care at Waltonwood Senior Living.
17 engaging summer activities for tweens and teens

1 month ago | care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber

By the time kids graduate from fifth grade, they’ve aged out of most summer day camps. And while most rising sixth graders (and older) don’t need constant supervision, the reality is, they do need constructive activities during the long summer break. “The summer can be a great time to teach your tween or teen about balance,” notes Kristen Mosier, a licensed marriage and family therapist in New York and New Jersey.
Emergency nanny: How to find one and make a great hire, fast

1 month ago | care.com | Meg St-Esprit |Megan St Esprit

Most parents have been there: An important event, meeting or appointment — and no child care. Whether the regular nanny cancelled due to illness, needs an extended absence or a last-minute event popped up on the family calendar, it can be stressful to find backup child care. How do parents find an emergency nanny quickly, and how can parents trust someone they’ve just met? As a working mom of three kids, Melissa Walthers has been in this jam many times. “It’s so hard to balance it all,” she says.
How much does a daycare worker make?

1 month ago | care.com | Liz Regalia

Interested in a career working with young children? Daycare centers employ child care professionals with varying levels of education, and the work they do with infants and toddlers is becoming increasingly more valued, explains Angela Terry, executive director at Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center in Brooklyn, New York.