I was in the middle of teaching a class at our seminary, the Hebrew Union College in New York, when I was interrupted by the vibrating phone.
I had forgotten to turn it off. How fortuitous! It was my mom’s assisted living facility letting me know she was being taken to the local hospital.
According to AARP, approximately one million Americans live in assisted living communities today. This unique and relatively new incarnation of the “old-style” board-and-care homes is often misunderstood, and confused with other levels of long-term care. If you or a senior loved one is considering a move to assisted living community, it is important to understand the what assisted living really is and how to find the right community for you. Read more
