Family Resources

Whether you are a family member, concerned friend, medical professional, community member, or an older adult yourself, you need information to help you plan and make decisions around independent living. We at LANEBROOK have your best interests in mind so we compiled these resources to help you or your loved one achieve the best quality of life.

Glossary: Familiarize yourself with these commonly used terms and expand senior care vocabulary.

Living Options: Know which living option is the right one for you. Read articles on Independent Living and get information about Assisted Living at AgingCare.com, the go-to destination for family caregivers. Learn about independent living options, which includes resources on senior apartments, retirement communities, and other long-term care options.

Independent Living Community Checklist: A comprehensive checklist of questions to ask yourself and the retirement community management team before making your decision.

Making the Transition to Independent Living: A wealth of resources on the transition from your old home to an independent living community or retirement facility.

Costs and Financing: Find out how much senior living options costs and what programs and services can help you finance it.

Medical Coverage: Know what medical services and supplies Medicare can cover in this information from senior living solutions, Brookdale.

Choosing a Community Checklist: What does your retirement community need to have? Get to know the best criteria for living the best retirement life in this 2016 Global Retirement Index.