I spent years inside senior living, watching what gets highlighted on tours and what gets left out. The rooms? They’ll walk you through those. The menu? Always part of the conversation. But the details that shape your parent’s experience? You usually have to ask for those yourself. Try asking: 🔸 “How many residents does each caregiver support during the day? Evenings? Overnight?” 🔸 “And when someone starts needing more help, how do you decide it’s time to adjust staffing? What’s the tipping po

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What happens when your parent runs out of money in assisted living? This is one of the most stressful situations families face, and most people don’t realize how limited their options can be once the money starts to run low. Most assisted living communities are private pay, which means Medicaid usually isn’t an option there. When funds run out, families often have to look at other settings that accept Medicaid. Here’s what many families don’t realize until they’re already in it: if your parent w