Senior Sunrise

Finding senior housing can seem like a daunting task. To make it a bit easier break down what you need to do into smaller more manageable tasks. Your first task should be to create a budget that covers housing costs, medical bills, groceries, and incidentals. Next do some research on the various costs of senior living facilities. How long will your money last at a premium location or a middle of a road location? Will you need government assistance?

Once you have a budget in place you need to consider medical needs. Is an independent living facility the right fit? Do you need the assistance of a full time nurse? Does dementia run in the family, thus prompting the need for a specially equipped facility? If you need assistance or additional information, contact the local adult protective services. They’ll be able to guide you to local options.