Types of care
Care Options and Decisions: How to Figure Out What Comes Next
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At some point, most families hit a moment where home care alone isn't working anymore, or staying home requires more support than the family can provide. The options are confusing, the costs are hard to find, and the terminology doesn't help. These guides explain exactly what each option is, what it costs, and how families typically make the decision.
Guides in This Section
10 articles on the major care decisions families face, from comparing in-home and facility options to understanding hospice, adult day programs, and geriatric care managers.
- Board and Care Homes vs Assisted Living: How to Choose
- In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: How to Decide
- How to Find and Vet a Home Care Agency (What to Ask, What to Watch For)
- What Does Assisted Living Actually Cost, and What Does It Include?
- Memory Care vs. Assisted Living: What's the Difference?
- What Is Skilled Nursing Care and How Does It Differ From a Nursing Home?
- When Is It Time to Consider a Nursing Home?
- What Is Respite Care and How Do You Find It?
- How Hospice Care Works: What Families Need to Know
- Adult Day Programs: An Underused Option for Family Caregivers
- Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager: What They Do and Whether You Need One
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