Resources for Caregivers and Seniors
Caring.com has created helpful guides compiling information for seniors and their loved ones. For example, find resources for seniors who need food assistance, those who own a home that needs to be remodeled to accommodate aging in place, or Jewish seniors looking for the perfect senior living facility.
Memory Care Resources
Dementia & Memory Loss
- What Is Dementia? Types, Early Signs & Stages
- What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
- Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia
- Medical Conditions That Can Mimic Dementia
- Signs of Dementia & Decline over the Holidays
- A Caregiver’s Guide to Sundowning and Dementia
- The 7 Stages of Dementia
- How to Handle Dementia-Related Hygiene Problems
- What Is the 5 Word Memory Test?
- What Are the Signs That an Elderly Person Should Not Live Alone?
- What Is the Average Life Expectancy for Someone With Dementia?
- What Stage of Dementia Is Anger?
- What Is the Difference Between Memory Care and Dementia Care?
- What Is the Best Care for Someone With Dementia?
Memory Care Facilities
- Dementia Care Insights: Home vs. Facility Choices
- Amenities To Look For In Memory Care Facilities
- How to Choose a Memory Care FacilityMemory Care for Aggressive
- Dementia PatientsWhat To Know About Secured Memory Care
- UnitsHow to Move a Parent with Dementia into Assisted Living and
- Memory Care
- What are the Levels of Memory Care?
- Do Memory Care Facilities Allow Pets?
- How Often Should You Visit Someone in Memory Care?
- Memory Care Communities for Aggressive Dementia Patients
- How Do You Tell a Loved One They Are Moving to Memory Care?
- Can a Memory Care Facility Kick You Out?
- Memory Care vs. Dementia Care
- Late Stage Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
- What Happens to Dementia Patients With No Family?
- Does Memory Care Improve the Condition of Patients?
- Why Is Memory Care Better Than Being at Home?
- How Does Memory Care Help Seniors Suffering From Memory Loss?
- What Is Memory Care for Stroke Victims?
- Who Regulates Memory Care Facilities?
- How Does Memory Care Work?
- Can a Couple Live Together in Memory Care?
- What Is the Average Stay In Memory Care?
- What Should You Not Bring to Memory Care?
- What Should You Bring to a Memory Care Facility?
- How Do You Decorate a Memory Care Room?
- What Are the Benefits of Memory Care?
- Is Memory Care Considered Long-Term Care?
- Do People With PPA Need Memory Care?
Memory Care at Home
- A Guide to Alzheimer’s Caregiving
- Guide to Caregiving for a Loved One With Dementia
- How to Create a Dementia Care Plan
- Dementia Home Care: Everything You Need to Know to Care for Your Loved One
- Best Tracking Device for Dementia Patients
- A Guide to In-Home Care for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
- Does a Stage 4 Dementia Patient Need Home Care?
- How to Care for Mild Alzheimer’s Patients at Home?
- Is At-Home Care Better for Dementia Patients?
- A Guide for Caregivers of Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia
- What Do You Say to a Friend Putting a Spouse in Memory Care?
- How Do You Get Home Care for a Dementia Patient?
- Is At-Home Care Better for Dementia Patients?
- Can a Person With Alzheimer’s Qualify for Home Health Care?
- How Can You Be a Caregiver for Memory Patients?
Finances & Legal
- Financial & Legal Planning for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
- A Unified Approach to Alzheimer’s: Key Legislative Wins in 2024
- Memory Care Costs and Ways to Pay
- Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?
- How Much Does Medicare pay for Memory Care Facilities?
- Does Social Security Pay for Memory Care?
- Will a Medical Spending Account Cover a Memory Care Facility?
- What Do You Do When You Can’t Afford Memory Care?
- What Is the Average Cost for Memory Care?
- How Do You Pay for Memory Care Without Selling Your House?
- What Percentage of Memory Care Cost Is Medications?
- What Is Springing Power of Attorney?
- Do Dementia Patients Pay for Care?
- Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?
Dementia Friendly Activities
Assisted Living Resources
Getting Started
- How Do You Know When It’s Time for Assisted Living?
- How Do You Move an Unwilling Parent To Assisted Living?
- What Is the Process to Get Someone Into Assisted Living?
- How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
- What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
- Moving to Assisted Living
- A State-by-State Guide to Assisted Living Regulations
- How Do Seniors Ease the Move Into Assisted Living?
- How Long Does It Take to Adjust to Assisted Living?
- What Does an Assessment for Assisted Living Entail?
- What Are Individual Services Plans (ISPs) in Assisted Living?
- What Is the Goal of an Assisted Living Facility?
- What Leads People to Move into Assisted Living Facilities?
- How Do Assisted Living Referral Agencies Work?
- What Is the Average Age for Individuals Entering Assisted Living?
Types of Assisted Living
- Types of Assisted Living
- Types of Assisted Living Options
- What Is a Type A Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is a Type B Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is a Type C Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is High Acuity Assisted Living, and Who Is It For?
- Understanding Luxury Senior Living
- What Is a Level 2 Assisted Living Facility?
- What Is Level 4 Assisted Living?
- What Is Level-Five Care in Assisted Living?
- What Should You Do When Only One Parent Needs Assisted Living?
- A Guide To Assisted Living for Couples
- Can Assisted Living Be Temporary?
Activities & Visitors
- Can Assisted Living Be Temporary?
- Can You Have a Car While in Assisted Living?
- Can Residents Come and Go Freely in Assisted Living?
- Exercise for Seniors in Assisted Living Communities
- What Activities Are Offered in Assisted Living?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Provide Transportation for Residents?
- Does Mobility Affect Participation in Assisted Living?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Have Overnight Visitors?
- How Often Should You Visit a Parent in Assisted Living?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Have Specific Visiting Hours?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Prevent Certain Visitors?
Medical Needs & Care
- What Health Conditions Will Disqualify You for Assisted Living?
- Assisted Living Medication Policy & Procedure
- Assisted Living for People Struggling With Addiction
- A Guide to Living in Assisted Care with Parkinson’s Disease
- Assisted Living for People with Vision Impairment
- Assisted Living for Seniors with Clinical Depression
- Assisted Living for Seniors With Disabilities
- Assisted Living Options for Wheelchair Users
- Hospice Care at Assisted Living Communities
- Can Assisted Living Provide Incontinence Care?
- Is Bathroom Assistance Considered Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living?
- How Many Falls Do You Need to Have Before You Should Consider Assisted Living?
- Will Assisted Living Provide Feeding Assistance?
- How Much Is Med Management at Assisted Living?
- Can a Quadriplegic Live in Assisted Living?
- Do LVAD Recipients Qualify for Assisted Living?
- Does Having AIDS Disqualify for Assisted Living?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Take People With Heart Pumps?
- Why Can’t CPR Be Performed in Some Assisted Living Facilities?
- Do They Bathe Seniors at Assisted Living Facilities?
- Will Assisted Living Accept a Person Who Recently Had Pneumonia?
- Will Assisted Living Accept You If You Require a Walker?
- Can You Live in Assisted Living With Aids?
- Can You Have a Catheter in Assisted Living?
- Does an Assisted Living Facility Require Tamper-Resistant Outlets?
- What Does a Secured Assisted Living Unit Entail?
- What Are the Responsibilities of Assisted Living Facilities Regarding Bed Bugs?
- Can You Smoke in Assisted Living?
- Can Assisted Living Residents Own a Firearm?
- Are Video Cameras Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Will Assisted Living Facilities Accept Registered Sex Offenders?
- Are Bed Rails Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Are Hoyer Lifts Permitted in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Are Felons Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Do Assisted Living Facilities Provide 24-Hour Supervision for the Elderly?
- Are Cooktops Allowed in Assisted Living Facilities?
- Can Residents in Assisted Living Facilities Drive Other People?
- Who Should Be Contacted With Concerns About Assisted Living Facilities?
Costs
- How To Pay For Assisted Living
- Are Your Parents’ Assisted Living Expenses Tax Deductible?
- How Often Do Assisted Living Facilities Raise Rates?
- Can I Prepay for Assisted Living?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Raise Room Prices Annually?
- Can Assisted Living Charge the Full Amount Upfront?
- What Is a Community Fee for Assisted Living?
- How Can Someone With Bad Credit Finance Assisted Living Facilities?
- Can a Credit Card Be Used for Assisted Living Payments?
- Can You File Bankruptcy and Move Into Assisted Living Facilities?
- Can You Negotiate Assisted Living Costs?
- What Percentage Increase in Rent Can Assisted Living Communities Charge?
- Is the Cost of Assisted Living Per Room or Occupant?
- What Is an Entrance Fee for Assisted Living?
- What Extra Fees Do Assisted Living Facilities Charge?
- Can You Get Assisted Living if You Own a House?
- Can Assisted Living Take Your House?
- Can Assisted Living Take Your Savings or IRA?
- Can Moving Expenses to Assisted Living Be Deducted From Taxes?
- Can Entrance Fees for Assisted Living Be Deducted on Taxes?
- How Much Will Assisted Living Cost in the Future?
- What Is the Inflation Rate on Assisted Living?
- How Much Is Short-Term Assisted Living?
Insurance and Benefits
- Does Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
- How Does Assisted Living Insurance Work?
- Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans 2024
- Does Social Security Pay for Assisted Living?
- Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
- Can a Health Savings Account (HSA) Be Utilized for Assisted Living Expenses?
- Can Disability Benefits Be Used to Pay for Assisted Living?
- Does Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Extend to Assisted Living?
- Can Annuities Be Used To Pay For Assisted Living?
- Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
- Does Medicare Pay for Ambulance Transportation Back to Assisted Living?
- Does Medicare pay for scooters used in assisted living facilities?
- What Assisted Living Facilities Accept Medicaid?
- Does the Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver Affect Social Security?
- Does Aetna’s insurance plan include assisted living coverage?
- Does AARP Insurance Provide Coverage for Assisted Living?
- Does GEHA Health Insurance Have Provisions for Assisted Living?
- Does UnitedHealthcare Provide Coverage for Assisted Living?
- Does John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living Facilities?
- Does SCAN Health Plan Offer Payment Options for Assisted Living?
- Does Kaiser’s Healthcare Plan Cover Assisted Living Services?
- Does Cigna Health Insurance Include Assisted Living in Its Coverage?
- Does Thrivent Long-Term Care Cover Assisted Living?
- Does WellCare Insurance Cover Assisted Living?
- Does CHAMPVA Cover Assisted Living?
- How Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Approach Assisted Living Coverage?
- Is Renters Insurance Necessary in Assisted Living Facilities?
Financial
- Can I Receive Food Stamps While Living in Assisted Living?
- Does Section 8 Pay For Assisted Living?
- How Do You Apply for an Assisted Living Waiver Program?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in New Jersey?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in California?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Illinois?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Florida?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Utah?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Wisconsin?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Alabama?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Georgia?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Virginia?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Washington?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Arizona?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania?
- Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in South Carolina?
Legal
- Can an Assisted Living Facility Require a Guarantor?
- Is Assisted Living Considered a Domicile?
- How Long Do Assisted Living Facilities Keep Patient Records?
- Are Assisted Living Facilities Allowed to Have DNRs (Do Not Resuscitate Orders)?
- Can Assisted Living Facilities Gain Access to Residents’ Health Records?
- Can an Irrevocable Trust Be Used for Assisted Living?
- How Can Individuals Protect Their Assets From Assisted Living Costs?
- Who Is Ultimately Responsible for Everything That Happens in an Assisted Living Facility?
- What Responsibilities Do Families and Guarantors Have In Financial Agreements for Assisted Living?
- How Do You Get Out of Assisted Living?
Senior Care Resources
Senior Living Resources
Getting Started
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
- What Are Activities of Daily Living?
- 7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Senior Living Community
- Eldercare Options: Find What’s Right for Your Loved One
- What Are the Signs That an Elderly Person Should Not Live Alone?
- What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
- How Do I Find Affordable Assisted Living Facilities?
- What State Has The Cheapest Senior Living?
- What Are the Risk Factors for Relocation Stress Syndrome?
- What Do You Do When Your Elderly Parent Can’t Live Alone?
- Who Decides When Someone Needs to Go Into a Care Home?
Skilled Nursing & Nursing Homes
- What Qualifies a Patient for Skilled Nursing Care?
- What Questions to Ask When Looking for a Skilled Nursing Facility?
- A Guide to Nursing Home Requirements for Seniors
- How to Pay for Nursing Home Care with Social Security
- Nursing Home Costs and Ways to Pay
- What Is the Average Life Expectancy of a Person in a Nursing Home?
- Can a Hospital Put You in a Nursing Home?
- Can My Family Force Me Into a Nursing Home?
- What Happens When You Run Out of Money While in a Nursing Home?
- What Percentage of Old People End up in a Nursing Home?
- How Often Should You Visit Your Mother in a Nursing Home?
- How Do You Tell a Parent They Need a Nursing Home?
- Do Nursing Homes Wash Your Clothes?
- What Is the Best Time to Visit a Nursing Home?
- Why Do People Decline in Nursing Homes?
- What Are the Cons of Nursing Homes?
- What Is the Main Purpose of a Nursing Home?
- How Do You Avoid Ending Up in a Nursing Home?
- What Are the 3 Most Common Complaints About Nursing Homes?
Identity-Based Living
- A Guide to Faith-Based Senior Living
- A Guide to Lutheran Assisted Living
- A Guide to Presbyterian Assisted Living
- A Guide to Methodist Assisted Living
- A Guide to Buddhist Assisted Living
- A Guide to Seventh-Day Adventist Assisted Living
- A Guide to Quaker Assisted Living
- Your Guide to Jewish Senior Living Communities
- A Guide to Christian and Catholic Senior Living
- Finding Assisted Living For Chinese American Seniors
- A Guide to Assisted Living for Arab American Seniors
- Assisted Living Guide for Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
- Assisted Living for Muslim Seniors
- A Guide to Assisted Living For Hispanic Seniors
- LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options
- Senior Living for Men: What You Need to Know
Retirement
- A Guide to University Retirement Communities
- Best Retirement Communities for Singles
- How Old Is the Average Person in a Retirement Home?
Other Senior Living Options
- Understanding Luxury Senior Living
- A Guide to Senior Rehabilitation Centers
- A Guide to Senior Respite Care
- A Guide to Residential Care Homes
- All-inclusive Elder Care for Aging at Home
- What Are the Different Types of 55+ Communities?
Compare Living Options
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
- What Are Activities of Daily Living?
- 7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Senior Living Community
- Eldercare Options: Find What’s Right for Your Loved One
- What Are the Signs That an Elderly Person Should Not Live Alone?
- What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
- How Do I Find Affordable Assisted Living Facilities?
- What State Has The Cheapest Senior Living?
- What Are the Risk Factors for Relocation Stress Syndrome?
- What Do You Do When Your Elderly Parent Can’t Live Alone?
- Who Decides When Someone Needs to Go Into a Care Home
Home Care Resources
Getting Started
- How to Hire an In-Home Caregiver?
- 24/7 Home Care: A Guide to Around-the-Clock Care
- A Guide to Aging in Place
- A Guide to Buying a Home to Age-in-Place
- What Are the Steps to Care for a Bedridden Patient at Home?
- How Do You Prepare for Home Care?
- Who Is Eligible for Home Care Services?
- How Long Does it Take to Get Home Health Care?
- Can A Family Member Be An IHSS Provider
Finances
- What Is Home Care & How Much Does It Cost by State?
- How to Pay for In-Home Care
- Can I Work While Receiving Long-Term Home Health Care?
- Home Health Aid Costs
Home Safety & Modifications
- How to Make Your Home Safer for Seniors
- Home Remodeling Guide for Seniors with Disabilities
- Sleep & Bedroom Safety for Seniors
- A Guide to Home Security for Aging in Place
- Disaster Preparedness Guide for Seniors and Caregivers
- Extreme Weather Events Put Older Adults at Risk. Here’s How They Can Prepare.
- Senior Fall Prevention Guide
- Home Modifications for Seniors Aging in Place
- Best Assistive Technology for Seniors Aging in Place
- How Do You Update a Two-Story Home for Elderly Care?
- Is It Safe to Care for Parkinson’s Dementia Patients at Home?
- How Do You Convert Your House for In-Home Care?
Costs by State
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Florida?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Texas?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in North Carolina?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Arizona?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Ohio?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Maine?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in South Carolina?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Hawaii?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Indiana?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Minnesota?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Georgia?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Pennsylvania?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Michigan?
- How Much is Home Health Care Per Hour in Maryland?
- Does South Carolina Pay for In-Home Care?
Home Care Financial Assistance by State
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Florida?
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in South Carolina?
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Indiana?
- Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Georgia?
Right at Home
Independent Living Resources
Caregiver Resources
Getting Started
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
- Preparing for Caregiving: 10 Duties You May Encounter
- How Often Should You Visit Your Elderly Parents?
- What Expectations Should I Set for the Caregiver?
- What Do You Do When Your Elderly Parent Can’t Live Alone?
Finances & Legal
- A Guide to Caregiver Finances
- Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees
- Are You Financially Responsible for Your Elderly Parents
Caregiver Support
- A Caregiver’s Guide to Coping with Stress and Burnout
- Finding the Right Caregiver Support & Resources
- Guide to Caring for an Aging Parent From Long Distance
- How to Care for Your Parents and Your Children
- When Should a Caregiver Give Up?
- What Do You Do When You Can’t Care for an Elderly Loved One?
Technology
Getting Paid as a Caregiver
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in West Virginia?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Washington?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Virginia?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Texas?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in South Carolina?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Oklahoma?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Ohio?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in North Carolina?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in New Mexico?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in New Jersey?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in New Hampshire?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Nevada?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Nebraska?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Mississippi?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Minnesota?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Michigan?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Massachusetts?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Maryland?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Louisiana?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Illinois?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Georgia?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Florida?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Arizona?
- Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Alabama?
Surveys & Research
Annual Wills Survey
- 2025 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2024 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2023 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2022 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2021 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2020 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2019 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2017 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2015 Wills & Estate Planning Study
- 2023 Caring Report: Worst States to Die Without a Will
- 2022 Study: The Effect of COVID-19 on Estate Planning
Health & Wellness
Travel & Leisure
Hobbies & Activities
- The Benefits of Reading & Libraries for Older Adults
- Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets
- Best Dogs for Seniors Based on Their Needs
Travel & Transportation
- Travel Tips for Seniors: Planning, Packing, and Assistive Services
- How to Plan for Multigenerational Family Trips
- Senior Driving: A Caregiver’s Guide
- Senior Transportation Services
- Can You Continue Driving While Receiving In-Home Care Services?
- At What Age Should You Downsize?
Holidays