Many seniors and their loved ones still have misconceptions about what were commonly called nursing homes. Most baby boomers were raised thinking that nursing / retirement homes were drab places for the elderly to just merely exist. Fortunately, over the years, as society began developing a more progressive way of thinking, the days of the sterile, hospital looking environments are few and far between. Now, assisted living centers, retirement communities and nursing homes are more like country club environments than an elder care facility. The environments are now bright, cheerful, active and uplifting. Many assisted living facilities even look more like luxury hotels than nursing homes. Senior LivingMentorhas made searching easy.

While Alzheimer's care facilities and some nursing homes must maintain a certain level of a hospital like staff and environment, even these types of facilities are designed to have an uplifting feel and bright environment.  Today's assisted living facilities and retirement homes contain great restaurants, coffee shops, regular daily activities and companionship that were not even considered in "the old days".  Although they are still available, stop thinking about shuffleboard, knitting classes and checkers and start thinking about swimming, hiking, exercise rooms, biking and even regular outings to museums and art centers! Senior and elder care has come a long, long way.

There are a number of types of facilities available depending on the level of care required. Assisted living, nursing homes, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, residential care; sometimes called home care and nursing homes are some of the options. .......and they are more affordable than you think !

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