Assisted living communities have become a very popular type of housing option for older adults in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Older adults often say they feel as if they have found an ideal solution when they need a little extra help to maintain their independence. They have the privacy of their own apartment or suite with the care and support of experienced caregivers nearby when needed.

Another positive for these types of senior living communities is that they are significantly less expensive than a traditional nursing home. The cost of assisted living care in north Texas ranges from $1,400 to $16,595 each month. The median is $8,998. That means a senior and their family should expect to pay about $107,976 a year for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a Dallas assisted living community. [Read more…]

When a senior loved one is no longer safe living on their own, adult children often begin to explore the senior living options that are available for them. We are frequently asked by families we work with in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to explain the differences between a nursing home and an assisted living community. Initially, it may be a little confusing to understand the similarities and differences between these two types of senior care.

Adding to the confusion is the fact that there are a lot of misconceptions about both types of senior living. Some people mistakenly believe assisted living communities are just a prettier version of a nursing home. Another misperception is that the quality of care provided in a nursing care center isn’t very good. To help you better understand both types of senior care communities, we will explore the similarities and differences. [Read more…]

When you are searching for an assisted living community that will be a good fit for a senior loved one, the process can feel more than a little overwhelming. Knowing what questions to ask and what to look for when you visit can help you made an informed choice.

These six tips can assist you in making the most of your assisted living community tours: [Read more…]

With an estimated 330,000 older adults in Texas living with Alzheimer’s, the demand for dementia care services is high. As the disease progresses and needs change, keeping a senior loved one safe often means utilizing the support of in-home care or a move to a memory care community.

Cost of Care for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

For seniors in the Dallas – Fort Worth area, there are three primary types of senior care that can offer support. Here are the costs for each Alzheimer’s care option: [Read more…]

If you are searching for a senior living community for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease, you may find yourself wondering if and why you should incur the additional expense of a Memory Care program. Depending upon the community, the costs associated with specialty Alzheimer’s care can be significantly higher. Families we work with in north Texas often ask us just what services the additional expense entitles their loved one to receive. We believe this is a good question to answer for adult children and family members visiting our Caregiver Resource Center. [Read more…]