Turning Point Blog

Learn more about the ins and outs of senior care through the Turning Point Blog. We’ll discuss all sorts of topics to help guide you through the process of transition.

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Senior Care Choices: Residential Care

This blog post is a part of a series entitled, “Senior Care Choices.” In each post, you’ll get an overview of a specific senior care option and the basic information...
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Proactive Financial Paperwork

Financial Paperwork Proactive financial paperwork is an exercise to complete. But discussing healthcare before a crisis arises is key to the dignity of life. On the bottom of most of...
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Medical Testing: Asking the Right Questions

Medical Testing When your doctor tells you that you’re going to need to have a medical test done, it’s normal to feel some anxiety. Having a better understanding of what’s...
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The Importance of Drawing an Advance Directive

Medical Testing When your doctor tells you that you’re going to need to have a medical test done, it’s normal to feel some anxiety. Having a better understanding of what’s...
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What is in Home Senior Care

In Home Care is an excellent option for seniors who desire to stay in their own home for as long as possible. It is an alternative to moving into an...
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Three Types of Senior Care

A lot has changed since the inception of “nursing homes.” In fact, very little remains the same other than having the similar goal of caring for seniors. It all began...
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Senior Care Choices: Assisted Living

This blog post is a part of a series entitled, “Senior Care Choices.” In each post, you’ll get an overview of a specific senior care option and the basic information...
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Senior Care Choices: Memory Care

This blog post is a part of a series entitled, “Senior Care Choices.” In each post, you’ll get an overview of a specific senior care option and the basic information...
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Senior Care Choices: Independent Living

This blog post is a part of a series entitled, “Senior Care Choices.” In each post, you’ll get an overview of a specific senior care option and the basic information...