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Transition to Assisted Living
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- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
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There may come a time when it would be more beneficial for your loved one to move to an assisted living home rather than live alone. These are decisions that you and your loved one will have to make, and it's important to get some help when looking at your options. One of the main factors is affordability vs. quality, and what your loved one needs to be healthy and happy.
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