{"product_id":"which-place-is-right-assisted-living-vs-memory-care-vs-personal-care-home-vs-independent-living","title":"Which Place Is Right? Assisted Living vs Memory Care vs Personal Care Home vs Independent Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 years of selling in the senior healthcare marketplace did not prepare me for the day I had to place my own mom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a0ab10a58c9d4f8b-221\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you start wondering if it's a little help, a lot of help, memory care, or just a place with no stairs — it's hard to know which level is actually right. I worked in senior living for 15 years and was still overwhelmed figuring it out for my own mother. So I built this 22-page handbook to help you figure out what level is needed and what you can really afford before you tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/assistant-message relative min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 space-y-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-content min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stack mx-auto flex max-w-3xl min-w-0 flex-col items-center overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"ur-markdown prose prose-trimmed citation-aware\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-4 whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eWhich place is actually which\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— T\u003cspan\u003ehe six places a person can actually live are stay at home with help, independent living, assisted living, memory care, personal care \/ residential care \/ board and care, and skilled nursing.  And which one is right for your circumstance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eThe money math without shame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Monthly income that will still be there next year vs. monthly ALL-IN cost at her level — not the teaser rate. Your gap and months of runway. Why the house doesn't count until under contract and Medicare does not pay assisted living rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eHow to see her clearly and vet a building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The ADLs and yesterday test buildings use to admit, red flags that mean memory care or nursing not AL, and how to read the last state survey. What to ask the nurse — what care you decline, how many awake overnight, and the 30-day discharge language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eThe benefits and traps families miss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Why VA Aid \u0026amp; Attendance is often the benefit that actually helps pay for assisted living, why Medicaid in many states doesn't pay room and board like families think, and what rate lock and bed-hold really mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/assistant-message-actions mx-auto flex min-h-11 max-w-3xl flex-wrap items-center select-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-0 min-w-0 flex items-center gap-x-1 gap-y-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:first-child]:-ms-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a0ab10a58c9d4f8b-229\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstant Digital Download (PDF + ePub).\u003c\/b\u003e Print the worksheets to take on tours or fill them out directly on your phone or tablet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: This workbook provides educational research tools based on industry experience and is not legal or financial advice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Senior Information Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522668695629,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/2166\/5101\/files\/Placement_4_61ab78fd-b705-409e-b3cb-82e9d914b5c8.webp?v=1790171502","url":"https:\/\/seniorinformationcenter.com\/products\/which-place-is-right-assisted-living-vs-memory-care-vs-personal-care-home-vs-independent-living","provider":"Senior Information Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}