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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: How to Go About Looking into Assisteted Living Situation..    —Westchester, IL

"DH's Grandma had a fall and will need to stay with us for at least 4 weeks. She has no one else to go to and we're a..."

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Before having children my career was in senior living. There are lots of options out there. I am not sure where you live but many options exist- like Independent Livin...

Boy, your husband's grandma & my grandma could be best friends! My 87 yr. old grandma fell and broke her hip last fall. She lived w/ my mom for a few months, but tha...

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Q: Mom May Need Other Living Arrangements    —San Antonio, TX

"We found out recently that my mother is going blind. To our dismay, her Dr. will not allow surgery due to her diabet..."

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Call up some in your area. Make an appointment to meet with the director, or whoever. Take her with you so that she gets the tour as well. The director should be ab...

You got some good tips on finding independent living for your mom. It is however expensive. I am writing to address the diabetes. The best thing for her is walking a...

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Q: Approx. Cost of Assisted Living Homes??    —Coppell, TX

"My mother who is relatively young (mid-60's) is most likely going to have to move into a nursing home or assisted liv..."

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You can go to the medicare.gov site to see their ratings and reviews of places. That can give you a starting place for visits. We were going to move my MIL into Lakewo...

Is your mother on medicare? If so, that may be where you would want to start if cost is an issue. Contact the medicare office and see what facilities accept medicare....

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Q: American House    —Lake Orion, MI

"I'd like to hear your experience or comments about American House senior living communities both pros and cons. Th..."

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My grandparents moved into the American House in Sterling Heights almost a year ago. Although my grandfather recently passed away, the staff there was WONDERFUL to bo...

Hi M., I moved my grandmother from Sunrise North Ann Arbor to American House Farmington Hills about 8 months ago. Sunrise was very nice, as someone else had men...

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