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5 Important Questions to Ask Your Assisted Living Community

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  Moving into an assisted living community is a big commitment. It’s important that your loved one feels confident, comfortable and happy with the community. Not only that, you and your extended family also need to consider the quality of mom or dad’s care and the proximity of the community to your current residences. After all, the  move to an assisted living facility  affects the entire family. That’s why it’s essential to ask all the right questions before coming to a final agreement on your loved one’s care.  Here are some helpful questions to ask when researching different options to help narrow down your search to the right community: 1.      Where is the assisted living community located?  Is it close to friends and family? Does your loved one know the area and enjoy it? These questions will help narrow down your geographic search. If your loved one likes the area and has good social and family connections in the neighborhood, then...