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How Life Insurance Can Help Pay for Assisted Living

Most families don't know this: a life insurance policy your parent has been paying on for decades can become a source of funds for...

Senior Living for Couples With Different Care Needs — How to Stay Together

One spouse is sharp and independent; the other needs daily care — or memory care. Can they stay together? In many Long Island communities,...

Location & Cost: The Two Decisions That Make or Break Senior Living

Get location and cost right and everything else gets easier. Get either wrong and even a beautiful community becomes a problem. Mike McClernon explains...

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Assisted living

When it is time, what to look for, and how to talk about it. Start with Mike’s guide to assisted living on Long Island.

Assisted Living Assisted Living: Forward-Thinking Care for Your Elderly Loved One When an elderly loved one's care needs exceed what their family can provide, moving to an assisted living facility ensures that their care needs are consistently… Read the guide Assisted Living Expert Strategies: Leveraging Assisted Living for Osteoarthritis Management & Spinal Stenosis Almost every medical professional will emphasize the significance of movement in maintaining overall health and well-being. However, as we age, we may develop health issues that… Read the guide Assisted Living Can Assisted Living Help People with Parkinson’s Disease? According to statistics, nearly 1,000,000 Americans currently live with Parkinson's disease. With approximately 60,000 Americans diagnosed each year, experts predict that the number of Parkinson's disease… Read the guide Assisted Living Discussing Placement into Assisted Living with Your Parents Read the guide Assisted Living 10 Signs that You Should Consider a Move to Assisted Living Many families choose to look after an elderly loved one when they need assistance. Providing care is a wonderful way of paying back everything our parents… Read the guide Assisted Living Assisted Living or Memory Care: Which is the Better Fit? When families start searching for a Senior Living Community on Long Island for an elderly loved one, they're faced with choosing which level of care will… Read the guide

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Memory care and dementia

Stages, behaviours, and what memory care communities actually do. Start with Mike’s guide to memory care on Long Island.

Dementia Care What is Sundowning, and How Can Memory Care Help? As a Senior Living Advisor and dementia expert located on Long Island (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), many people tell me about new and concerning behavioral changes an… Read the guide Dementia Care Why Music is an Important Part of Dementia Therapy As a Senior Living Advisor and dementia specialist (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), families often ask me what types of Alzheimer's disease or dementia therapies are offered in… Read the guide Dementia Care What is Dementia Wandering, and Why is it Dangerous? Important note: If you found this article because an elderly loved one has wandered off and can’t be located, call 911 right away. Do not wait… Read the guide Assisted Living Assisted Living or Memory Care: Which is the Better Fit? When families start searching for a Senior Living Community on Long Island for an elderly loved one, they're faced with choosing which level of care will… Read the guide Dementia Care How Being in a Memory Care Community Can Help Slow Dementia Life changes for families once an older loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This degenerative cognitive disease slowly takes away one's memory and… Read the guide Dementia Care When to Seek Memory Care for an Older Adult with Dementia Many families care for older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia at home. The benefits to in-home care are numerous, including keeping the loved one… Read the guide

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From Mike

Touring tips, planning, costs and what families ask most. Start with Mike’s guide to working with a senior living advisor.

Additional Resources Assisted Living Locators Long Island Earns Prestigious Gold Level Franchisee Award for 2024 Assisted Living Locators Long Island Earns Prestigious Gold Level Franchisee Award for 2024 We are very pleased to report that Assisted Living Locators Long Island has… Read the guide Mike's Blog Challenges of Placing Couples with Different Needs into Senior Living Navigating Complexities in Senior Care for Couples Assisted Living Locators of Long Island has helped hundreds of seniors and families find the best fit for Assisted… Read the guide Additional Resources Assisted Living Locators Long Island Receives Silver Advisor Award We are thrilled to announce that Assisted Living Locators Long Island has received the prestigious 2023 Top Advisor and Silver Level Awards! The Silver Level award… Read the guide Mike's Blog VA Aid & Attendance: Financial Support for Senior Veterans My sincere thank you to the brave men and women who have served or continue to serve our country. I firmly believe that our Veterans deserve… Read the guide Mike's Blog Fall Sure Beats Winter When Moving! Move Before Winter! You might be looking at this winter picture and think that cold and unpredictable weather is way off. The fact of the matter,… Read the guide Mike's Blog Redirection: A Communication Technique Used in Memory Care When a family member seems upset or is concerned about something, it’s in our nature to listen, empathize, and possibly provide guidance on how to resolve… Read the guide

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Independent living

For active seniors who want less upkeep and more company. Start with Mike’s guide to independent living options.

Independent Living Enjoy Supportive Services in Independent Living Communities Independent Living communities are lively, vibrant places where people can enjoy their vintage years in a resort-like setting. With so many fun activities, social events, and… Read the guide Independent Living Comparing Independent Living and Assisted Living for Seniors When families start seeking care options for their elderly loved ones, they come across two types of Senior Living Communities: Independent Living and Assisted Living. The… Read the guide Independent Living When an Independent Living Community Becomes the Right Choice Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud… Read the guide

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Community profiles

State license facts, memory care beds, ratings and what is nearby, for communities across Nassau County and Suffolk County.

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