Families often find themselves shopping for an assisted living in the middle of a family crisis. A loved one is in the hospital and the discharge planners want to place him or her in an assisted living as soon as possible. You have no idea where to start! There are agencies and resources to help you. Alaska's Aging and Disability Resource Center (877-625-2372) can help you find the services your relative needs wherever you live in Alaska. You can also download a list of the homes that the State has licensed at http://dhss.alaska.gov/dhcs/Pages/cl/all/default.aspx. When it comes time to choose a home, however, here are the questions you should ask and the things you should look for.
WASHINGTON, DC— Recognizing the milestone 50 represents, AARP recently launched “ Fearless at 50,” a campaign to celebrate real people who are challenging outdated perceptions of what it means to be 50 and over. Through TV spots airing during the NFL playoffs on CBS and in the pregame of Super Bowl 50, the campaign features real people boldly trying new things or just feeling good about who they are.