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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Sedensky

How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility

Be Well Finding Long Term Care - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Sometimes it’s a fall that brings a broken hip and a loss of mobility. Or memory problems that bubble into danger. Or the death of the partner who was relied upon for care.

The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It’s likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.

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