About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
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About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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Natalie May is a Senior Living Advisor at A Place for Mom with almost 30 years of experience in the senior care industry.
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Natalie May is a Senior Living Advisor at A Place for Mom, specializing in hospice, assisted living, and dementia care. Natalie has helped over 10,000 families find care since 2017, and she previously served as executive director at Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's largest senior living housing operator.
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