Did you know that more than 800,000 older adults reside in 30,000 assisted living communities in the US and the majority of these residents are the "oldest old," or age 85 and older, female, and non-Hispanic white. Of those residents, 4 in 10 are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Services offered when residing in an Assisted Living Community can vary greatly. Understanding the differences is important when selecting the best setting to help live one’s best life.

In this episode, Mary Beth Visniski, Certified Senior Advisor®, Certified Placement and Referral Specialist, Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer® and Certified Dementia Practitioner®  will share her insight on what exactly is Assisted Living and need to know information as one considers this senior living option.

Listen in to hear about the following:

• What is an Assisted Living Community, the range of services provided and who typically resides in this setting.
• Benefits of residing in an Assisted Living community.
• Tips for older adults and family caregivers when starting the search for Assisted Living community options.
• Recommended resources for older adults and family caregivers to consider when selecting an Assisted Living Community.

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