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What Is a Skilled Nursing Home? Understanding Long-Term and Short-Term Care

When aging loved ones face serious illness, surgery recovery, or a chronic health condition, families often consider care ...
A smiling nurse in blue scrubs gently embraces an elderly woman with gray hair, who is laughing at a table with a notepad in front of her in a memory care community. They appear to be sharing a joyful moment in a bright, cozy room.

What Is a Memory Care Community? A Guide for Families

When a loved one begins showing signs of memory loss, it can be overwhelming. As the disease progresses, ...
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What Is Assisted Living? A Guide for Seniors and Families – June 2025

Choosing the right living arrangement for yourself or a loved one is a crucial decision that affects quality ...

Supportive Living Apartments – A Guide for Seniors and Families

Finding the right senior housing solution can be challenging, especially when trying to balance independence, safety, and dignity. ...
An elderly couple, seated on a couch indoors, smiles warmly while holding a small, fluffy white dog. Potted plants are visible on the window sill behind them, and sunlight streams through the window, creating a cozy atmosphere that celebrates their independent living.

Embracing Independent Living: A Guide to Retirement Freedom

Welcome to the conversation about one of the most significant chapters in life: retirement. This period can be ...
An older man and woman are jogging outdoors in a sunlit park. Both are dressed in athletic wear, with the woman in a grey T-shirt and white headband, and the man in a blue T-shirt and white cap. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying their exercise as part of an active retirement lifestyle.

The Continuum of Care: Your Guide to Senior Living’s Transformative Journey

One of our core principles at Skaalen Retirement Services is the concept of the Continuum of Care. Only ...
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