Benjamin Franklin said it best - “nothing in life is certain except death and taxes” but with daily advancements in science, technology and health care, Americans are living longer than ever before*. This blessing however, has created a unique dilemma for modern American families: How to plan for and prepare for one's retirement years. Have you taken a road-trip lately? Almost every highway is graced with large bill-boards providing the locations of new planned communities where couples can spend their retirement years dedicated to recreational pursuits. I doubt you will find a local newspaper that doesn’t have at least one ad promoting the amenities found at a local assisted living facility. Try to search for “nursing homes in Gloucestershire” on the Internet and thousands of web pages will appear. Each and every day new facilities offering different programs are being built and marketed across the county. Is such a nursing home facility right for you and your family? If so, which facility? We often hear the terms “retirement community,” “nursing home,” and “assisted living facility” but rarely consider what these terms actually mean. The differences however, are striking and it is imperative to understand these differences when making choices for yourself or your loved ones. A nursing home is best suited for someone: - Who requires daily health care – such as assistance getting in and out of bed; taking medicine; or using the restroom. - Who may have dementia or Alzheimer’s and as a result, is unable to eat and or bathe daily without reminder or assistance; - Who is recovering from a fall or accident and is therefore unable to walk, dress and or eat without assistance
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