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Guide for Seniors, Gentleman Friends

Real Talk on Senior Living
A Guide for Seniors

We appreciate how difficult it can be to even consider a change. Just talking about this stuff is tough. Aging. Homes. Care. Life. The whole thing. We wrote this guide to make it easier for you to understand your options, and to tell it like it is.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Guide for Seniors
Everything changes. And with these changes comes the biggest consideration of all: how, and where, to live.
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Chapter 2 - Recognizing that you’re ready for a change
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Getting older isn’t so much about the end of something as it is the beginning of something new. The next stage.
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Chapter 3 - Understanding your care options
Guide for Seniors
When you consider home care, retirement residences and long term care, the options for senior living have never been brighter.
Senior and family member having a conversation
Chapter 4 - How to talk with your adult kids about making a change
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It’s through the process of considering possibilities that we begin to see solutions, alternatives, a way forward - Dr. Amy D’Aprix.
Senior couple having a conversation
Chapter 5 - How much is this going to cost?
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What do you value? Costs related to a lifestyle change such as this are much more complex than what you’ll see on a spreadsheet.
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Chapter 6 - Doing Your Homework
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This is a choice, and like every other stage, it’s up to you.
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Chapter 7 - Planning the move
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You’ve made the choice to change up your lifestyle, and so as much as it’s the end of something, it’s also the beginning.
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Chapter 8 - Downsizing and Decluttering
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Downsizing is like taking a trip. You have to plan what to take with you - Vicky Riley Keyes.
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Chapter 9 - Settling In
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You've decided which option is best for you. Congratulations.
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Chapter 10 - Conclusion: the way home
Guide for Seniors
We’re here to help, to answer questions and offer advice as best we can. Call us, come in for a visit, let us know how we can help.