By Susan at Schmidt Law Frim Welcome to world of “Now what do I do?” Maneuvering through the field of Assisted Living can be tricky. This is what my brothers and I found when helping our mom transition. There are options for your mom/dad/family members: • 55+ rentals: no services provided • Independent Senior Living: many services • Assisted Living: many services • CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility): No kitchens, many services When is a good time to look for fac

As autumn arrives, local orchards become more than just beautiful destinations filled with colorful leaves and crisp apples—they become an important part of supporting the families and farms that keep our communities thriving. Every visit to a neighborhood orchard helps sustain local agriculture, preserves farmland, and strengthens the regional economy. When you purchase apples, pears, pumpkins, cider, honey, baked goods, or other seasonal products directly from an orchard, m

For individuals with disabilities and their families, a Special Needs Trust can be a powerful planning tool—preserving access to vital public benefits while improving long-term quality of life. In Wisconsin, Wispact is a nonprofit organization that administers pooled Special Needs Trusts. Before moving forward, however, it is important to understand how the trust will function in practice. Asking the right questions upfront can help ensure the trust aligns with your goals and

By Dave Olson, Realtor®, SRESTM RE/MAX EXCEL For you who know me, you know that my interest in helping Seniors with Real Estate began with my wife’s personal passion for older people. My wife Candy has long had a heart for older folks, and that led her to pursue her master’s degree in Gerontology which she completed with honors. Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. She simply loves older people and chose to make her passion

By Jenny Swanson, Assisted Living Advisors Most families don't begin exploring senior living until a crisis forces them to. Planning ahead gives you more choices, less stress, and the confidence to make the right decision—on your timeline, not during an emergency. A fall. A hospitalization. A memory diagnosis. Caregiver exhaustion. For many families, one of these unexpected moments means they must find senior living—and fast. In fact, 59% of aging care professionals report th

By Cambridge Senior Living For many families, deciding whether a loved one should move to assisted living isn’t prompted by one dramatic event. More often, it’s a collection of small changes that gradually become harder to overlook. Maybe Mom has stopped cooking regularly. Dad has fallen twice in six months. The house isn’t as tidy, medications are being missed, or family members are spending more time helping with everyday tasks. While none of these automatically means someo