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Independent Living

Discover more than you know about independent living. Learn about the benefits and considerations you should keep top of mind before choosing the right community for you.

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Independent Living, Resources for Seniors
What Senior Living Residents Wish They Knew Before the Move
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Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing
Is a Senior Community a “Nursing Home”? Common Myths Debunked
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Independent Living
What Seniors in Illinois Need to Know About Independent Living
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Independent Living
How to Understand Your Life Care Contract
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Independent Living, Living at Oak Trace
Life Care vs. Rental Communities: How Are They Different?
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Assisted Living, Independent Living
Assisted Living or Independent Living? Which is the Right Senior Living Option for You?
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senior woman is helped by her adult daughter while packing to move to a senior community
Independent Living, Living at Oak Trace
How to Stage Your Home Before a Sale
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Independent Living
14 Essential Questions to Ask When Touring a Retirement Community
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Independent Living
How To Improve Your Emotional Well-Being as an Older Adult
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Older adult man shoveling snow on the stairwell outside his home
Independent Living
Living Alone? Avoid the Challenges of Home Maintenance This Winter
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