The world is full of schemes and scams, aiming to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals (find out the Top Scams of 2023). Especially older adults are favorite targets of con artists and cybercriminals. That doesn’t mean we have to live in constant fear. We can protect ourselves from fraud and other financial threats. Here are Read More
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How to Understand California State Citations for RCFEs
Information is power. When it comes to the ones we love, we want to have as much information as possible before making potentially life-changing decisions. This is especially true when moving an older family member into a Senior Care Facility of any type. The state of California maintains a database of every licensed home and Read More
Senior Care Referral Services Under Scrutiny
The Washington Post recently reported on the dangers of relying on big-name, nationwide Senior Care referral services, calling the consequences of their broad reach “neglect.” As is often the case with media reports, the article was designed in a way to both inform and frighten readers. There is good reason for consumers to beware, but Read More
Essential Legal Documents for Seniors to Have
No one likes lugging around piles of paperwork, especially when each page is written in legalese and named a random combination of three to four capital letters. However, there are a few legal documents that are important for every senior to have filled out (younger adults, too). No matter how uncomfortable the topic may be, Read More
Top Scams of 2023
Every year, millions of people fall victim to fraud and scams. In fact, 2023 was surpassed in total number of scam reports by only one year (2021) this millennium. Criminals continue to come up with more insidious ways to trap and extort us. Sadly, many scammers purposefully target our beloved older ones. One of the Read More
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care Facilities
Often times, an RCFE owner will open multiple homes in a region, which we here at Care Placement call a “Home Group.” These Home Groups usually have certain traits that characterize every home that reflect the priorities of their common owner. This is most definitely the case with the home group Sapphire Pacific Residential Care. Read More
3 Reasons to Choose Assisted Living in Mexico
Maybe moving to Mexico conjures to your mind images of gentle breezes blowing across golden, sandy beaches at sunset. Maybe your mouth waters imagining the warm scents and bold flavors of enchiladas, hot sauce, and carne asada. Maybe such experiences feel like dreams of a past life because of age-related health issues. Advancing age or Read More
The Coloma Cottages in Mission Viejo
There is a new option for Board and Care in Mission Viejo. The first of the Coloma Cottages opened in March 2023, and a second location was not far behind. Both are collectively administered by a nurse with over 15 years of experience in the field of Assisted Living. These gorgeous homes are family-owned and Read More
Senior Home Virtual Tours
Care Placement filmed these senior home virtual tours to help you get a feel for board and care interiors and choose the right home for you.