Start Thinking about Long-Term Care in Your 50s—or Earlier

If your parent or loved one is at Bridgeway of Bensenville or considering an assisted living facility, you probably realize long term care costs a pretty penny. While Medicare will pay hospital stays and 100 days of skilled nursing, many elderly Americans require other kinds of care that insurance doesn’t cover. Long-term care is not…

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Is a Continuum of Care Community Right for You?

Many active seniors want to live independently and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. But the cost of maintaining a house, condo, or apartment may be crippling for some seniors. Association fees, lawn care, housekeeping, and cooking place a financial and physical burden on many seniors. Social isolation is also a…

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Short Term Care vs Long Term Care: What’s The Difference?

There is a difference between short term care vs long term care.   Short Term Care: What Is It? Short-term home care services can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of months. Usually while someone is recovering from an illness, injury or surgery. In these instances, home care is a beneficial temporary…

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