Exploring retirement communities for yourself or your loved ones? Share experiences, tips, and recommendations for finding the right community that offers a balance of care, independence, and social engagement to ensure a fulfilling lifestyle in later years.
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- by systemExploring retirement communities for yourself or your loved ones? Share experiences, tips, and recommendations for finding the right community that offers a balance of care, independence, and social engagement to ensure a fulfilling lifestyle in later years. 2 posts – 2 participants Read full topic
- by momof_3DH's Grandma had a fall and will need to stay with us for at least 4 weeks. She has no one else to go to and we're afraid that when these 4 weeks are up she still won't be able to go back home. We have 3 small kids and not an ideal house for […]
- by chillmanMy father in law has alzheimer's and is progressing rapidly. My MIL and FIL have their house on the market and are looking for a retirement community that offers assisted living, perferably a place with memory care. They currently reside in Denton and we need to get them closer to the DFW area. Does anyone […]
- by amy.guthrieHi Friends, My mother in-law is hoping to move to Texas within the next few years. I live in Allen and would like for her to be able to drive to our home by driving on roads with speeds of 45 mph or less. She will have a modest income. I am hoping to find […]
- by Mama_B6We found out recently that my mother is going blind. To our dismay, her Dr. will not allow surgery due to her diabetes. She doesn't drive after 3pm and after my husband had her drive him to the house – he realized why. She can barely see in front of her and has no depth […]
- by jnnfrhshdrMy father in law suffered a stroke last year at the age of 66. He has not regained control of his left side and apparently will not. He currently doesphysical therapy outisde of the home three – four times a week. My mother in law (56 yrs old) has had to quit her job to […]
- by Lee_CateMy mother and grandmother currently live in Mesquite in the home I grew up in. However, illness and other factors now make it impossible for them to stay there any longer. I am looking for a retirement community for independent living to relocate them to… My problem is that rent can not excede $1000 a […]
- by Markasa_CI'd like to hear your experience or comments about American House senior living communities both pros and cons. Thanks Moms! Markasa 9 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
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- by MiniMeMamaMy Mom is looking into a Retirement Community, and I wondered if anyone had any "first hand" experience with this one? She will be 70 this year – is relatively "young" – but is single, and lonely. She has some trouble getting around for long distances, and frankly, I'd feel better if she was surrounded […]
- by llbeerMy parents live in the Meridian area and it is time for them to move to independant living, with minor assistance available. I've approached the subject, but get shut down quickly, as they do not want to move. But more and more things are happening to them in their home. They just need some help. […]
- by cjbruggemanI am trying to move my parents closer to me. Right now they are 3 hours away and it makes it very difficult to get to them on a regular basis. I am thinking my father might need to go into assisted living. He has had a small stoke and has quite a bit of […]
- by constantikesI have a friend who is 90 years old who lives out-of-state. She is thinking of moving to the Raleigh-area, and so we're looking around for affordable elderly housing. I've been to the Raleigh HOusing Authority website and the list of housing options is lengthy. She is able to care for herself pretty well — […]
- by robertson.dmMy mother who is relatively young (mid-60's) is most likely going to have to move into a nursing home or assisted living home. She requires more intensive around the clock care than me or my brother is able to provide. The most immediately & urgent question I have is the price range for assisted living […]
- by cecile_stHello Dears, I live in Spring Hill, Florida, I own an Adult Family Care Home. For those of you who don't know what it is, it is a family type atmosphere living for people over 55 years old who needs help with their activities of daily living. I provide 24-hour supervision and assistance, 3 meals […]
- by lisakerley2We are considering putting my eldery grandparents in a retirement community in Lee's Summit, MO named The Carlyle. Has anyone had any experience with this facility? 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by ts-mintaWe have had a really frustrating 2 weeks with my husband's grandmother. She is 94 years old and lives in the Bay Area. She does not want to move out of the home she has been in for over 50 years, but she is too stubborn to get help. She tries to do the laundry […]
- by SHAMROKK55Hi, I live in the Campbell/San Jose area and my great-grandparents (who are in their late 70's but fairly healthy, fully mobile, and completely independent) have recently expressed the desire to be closer to us, and their great- grandchild. They own a large home in a desireable suburb of San Francisco, and will be selling […]
- by donnamclaryI'm looking for an active Assisted Living facility in Houston – either in West Houston or Kingwood. Any suggestions? Thank you! – Donna 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic