About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
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Haleigh Behrman
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About Haleigh
Haleigh Behrman is a former copywriter at A Place for Mom, where she wrote articles on senior living community types and services, healthy aging, and caregiving tips and trends. Before joining A Place for Mom, she managed several community-focused print publications and a wedding magazine. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.
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Skilled nursing facilities provide medical care and rehabilitative therapy. Assisted living offers residents daily support and nonmedical care.
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Read about common symptoms of end-stage dementia so you can plan ahead.
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Learn about the differences between home care and home health care and how they each provide support for seniors living at home.
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Pet trusts allows owners to set aside funds for the pet’s care and appoints someone to be their new owner.
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