When one or both parents begin needing more assistance at home, it may be time to begin asking whether some alternative arrangements might make sense.  Continuing care retirement communities may be one option.  CCRC’s accommodate a range of needs from mostly independent living to more hands on assistance in the form of nursing visits and meal deliveries.

Making such a move, however, is a big decision and one to be made carefully.  Part I of this excellent article, provided by A Place For Mom, a referral service for assisted living, Alzheimer’s facilities and more, is an excellent resource for things to think about when considering if a CCRC is right for your parent(s).