Category Archives: OurSeniors.net Magazine

In Memory of Our Friend, Doug Doescher

We at FAL value each and every FAL Approved Vendor especially those who we get to know up front and personally. Doug Doescher is no longer with us, but he will definitely be remembered.

It’s Hurricane Season in Florida

hurricane Florida

Do you have a relative, friend or a spouse living in an Adult Living Facility in Florida? If that’s the case, it is important to stay in touch with them especially if its an active hurricane season. Keep in mind that the facilities must have a contingency plan for emergencies, such as hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, […]

Finding Assisted Living is Looking Out for Our Veterans!

Recently, Finding Assisted Living published an article (“Are there any benefits that help pay for an assisted living facility”) detailing a benefit that may be available to veterans or their surviving spouses. For those who are eligible, this benefit may help to pay for the cost of an assisted living facility. When applied to the […]

Are There Any Veterans Benefits That Help Pay For An Assisted Living Facility?

The correct answer to this question is a qualified, “Yes”. There is a Veterans Administration benefit that may be available to a veteran or their spouse under certain conditions. This benefit may provide financial assistance up to a maximum of $1,949 per month. It is called the Aid and Attendance” (A & A) entitlement and […]

Exercise and Aging

You may be under the impression that exercise is less beneficial in old age than it was in your youth. This is wrong!  In fact, the opposite is most often true: as you age, regular exercise is more important than ever. A recent study, combining results from Sweden and the United States, found that exercise […]

FindingAssistedLiving.com has a Video!

FindingAssistedLiving.com has a new video on YouTube. Be sure to check it out here.

Password Security

Do you have passwords that can be easily hacked by someone who knows a little about you? If you use a sports team name like ‘Yankees’ or a hobby-related term such as ‘surfermike’, anyone who looks through your Facebook profile might have a clue that would make you vulnerable. Do you use the same password […]

Finding Assisted Living Welcomes Ms. Cynthia Fiammetta-Lopez, Senior Placement Specialist

OurSeniors.net Seal of Approval

Finding Assisted Living and FindingAssistedLiving.com continue to add to a growing roster of professionals in the field of senior living, assisted living and senior care. FindingAssistedLiving.com is more than a simple organization or a mere website. It is a team, an assembly of experienced and knowledgeable persons, businesses, professionals and facilities who share a common […]

Estate Planning for the Blended Family

FAL Senior Transition Pro Team

Deciding who gets what at your death can be a daunting task, all the more so when the family you are trying to plan for includes children you and/or your spouse had in previous relationships. There are solutions to most problems a complicated family presents, but to find the right one requires a great deal […]

How Do I Choose An Assisted Living Facility?

Assisted Living Facility

Many people will have to answer this question, either for themselves or for a much beloved family member. This may be one of the most important and difficult matters any of us ever face. It is a choice that will have lasting, far reaching effects on the happiness, health and well-being of the person involved. […]

Is A 55+ Community Right for You?

The popularity of 55+ communities has grown dramatically over the past few years along with America’s senior population. If you are considering a move to one of the many forms of 55+ communities available, you should investigate carefully. This is a major senior lifestyle decision and must be made carefully. Perhaps the first thing you […]