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Benefits of Senior Living Facilities for Aging Adults

ByDawn Papandrea

For many aging seniors, it can become difficult to live on their own, especially if they aren’t near any close family members who can step in and offer some caregiving assistance. Senior living facilities can offer a solution that provides older residents the help that they need with activities of daily living (ADLs), on-site medical resources (if needed), and a community of people and social opportunities.

While moving into a senior home may not be right for everyone (read about the downsides here), or not something you want to pursue right away, here are some of the key benefits to consider as you plan for the future.

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Dawn Papandrea is a freelance writer specializing in personal finance, consumer, and family issues. She has written for leading financial publications and organizations, including US News & World Report, Investopedia, BankRate, and others. Other publishing credits include Family Circle, Parents, Forbes Advisor, Chief Content Officer magazine, RetailMeNot.com, ContentMarketingInstitute.com, Monster.com, KrazyCouponLady.com, and more. Dawn has a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications from New York University. She lives in Staten Island, NY with her husband and sons.

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