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Welcome to the 2022 Senior Housing Directory
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Planning makes all the difference in finding the right housing and health care solutions for you or a loved one. The sooner you begin the more control and choice you have in the process. Planning is key.
If you have reached the age of tran- sitioning to Medicare and still lack a plan, then now is the time to get started. For the rest of you, it’s a good time to re-evaluate your future choices from housing to health care. It’s time to review your financial outlook as well as update your legal documents and confirm who will play a roll in decision-making right alongside you into your future. Empower your advocate, which includes making sure they know your plan as well.
This directory gives you the tools you need to start your planning, whether it’s in-home care or moving to a facility for support. It begins with a description of the most common housing options, in- cludes a checklist guide for you to tailor to your specific concerns, along with solutions for covering costs for care. You will also find quick reference listings to make starting your journey even easier.
Changes will come. Do not choose to ignore the changes you are experienc- ing, especially symptoms of dementia. This directory addresses these concerns and presents several alternative reasons for challenges that can be addressed, screening tests, and preventative steps you can take.
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planning, documenting your wishes, and the plethora of choices to consider regarding your future living arrange- ments.
Transitions are never easy. The time
to start looking for a long-term care solution is before you need or want
it. This will allow for the person ulti- mately needing care, as well as family members, to make decisions together. Making intentional decisions rather than ones that are limited by your options in a more urgent situation allows for the most comfortable transition.
Maybe you’re reading this for a loved one. If so, it will help you to develop a plan for conversation and to recognize that the options can be overwhelming when a decision is thrust upon you. As an advocate, knowledge is key.
Be proactive. Plan ahead. Choose ahead. Document your choices. Re-eval- uate and update when needed. If you have prepared well, then your advocates will know what to do.
Please join me in thanking all the or- ganizations and businesses in this issue that helped to bring this comprehensive look at housing options to you. Be sure to tell them you saw them in the 2022 Senior Housing Directory.
Wishing you well on your journey, Sherii Sherban, Publisher
Table of Contents Page
It's All in the Planning........................................5 Creating a Housing Plan
Just Right for You.................................... 6-13 Bringing a Loved One Home ............................15 Independent Living Listing ...............................16 In-Home Care Listing ......................................17 Adult Day Care / PACE Listing..........................17 Assisted Living Listing.....................................18 Skilled Nursing Listing.....................................19 Creating a LTC Checklist
Just Right for You.................................. 20-23 Successful Discharge & Recovery Planning.......25 Caregiving Solutions Just for You ............... 26-27 Dementia Screening & Care Solutions ........ 28-29 Advance Care Planning
Just Right for You ................................. 30-31 Choose the Health Care Advocate
Just Right for You........................................32 Real Estate Taxes ............................................33 Covering Costs for Care
A Solution for You ................................. 34-37 Community Resources.....................................38
Staff
Publisher ................................ Sherii Sherban Advertising Consultant................... Pat Fosdick Artists ................ Keith Sherban, Rick DeRuiter Business Manager .............. Christyn McCleary
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