Gilbert guide to senior housing
By: Gilbert Guide with Nikki Jong
Contributors: Gilbert Guide (Firm)
Publisher: Alpha Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781592578368
Subjects: Old age homes; Planning; Housing; Older people; Institutional care; Retirement communities; Nursing homes; Life care communities; Adult day care centers
Other titles: Senior housing
Description: Finding the best place to live in the golden years of life 2008 was a landmark year, as over 79 million people became eligible for Social Security benefits. More and more senior citizens and their children will need to make decisions about where they will live the remainder of their lives and most will seek to downsize and seek out age-appropriate communities. "Gilbert Guide," America's premier source of information for senior care and housing needs, provides helpful and comprehensive information.
Notes: "Advice on determining your personal, family, and health needs, including the level of care and other assistance you might require--now and in the future; unbiased information on the pros and cons of independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities; checklists for touring facilities and interviewing potential caregivers, with tips on what to look for and what questions to ask; guidance on taking stock of your current finances, reading and evaluating contracts, and other financial and legal issues you need to be aware of; suggestions for establishing positive relationships with caregivers and dealing with problems should they arise"--Page 4 of cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Chapters: Considering a change of residence; title: Independent living options; title: Choosing an independent living option; title: Assisted living facilities; title: Choosing an assisted living facility; title: Nursing homes; title: Choosing a nursing home; title: Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs); title: Choosing a CCRC; title: Financial planning; title: Sorting through your choices; title: Making the transition; title: Working with staff and caregivers; title: Troubleshooting and resolving problems.