The Truth About Assisted Living Communities

Presented by Liz Cornish, from New Season In Life.

This presentation will explain the differences between Skilled Nursing Homes, Independent and Assisted Living Communities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Memory Care Communities. With a focus specifically on Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities, Ms. Cornish will explain how these communities can differ in care and amenities. She will also provide information regarding questions that families should ask and things to look for in an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community.

Information on how and when to start a conversation with your family member about transitioning to an assisted living or memory care community will also be discussed, as well as the cost of Assisted Living versus the cost of remaining in the home. Different ways to pay for care in the home and ways to help cover the cost of Memory Care or Assisted Living will be addressed.

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About the Presenter: Liz Cornish, MSPT, CDP, Senior and Memory Care Consultant, and owner of New Season in Life, LLC, a company which specializes in providing information to and guiding seniors and their families through the maze of Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Communities throughout Connecticut. Her vision is: Every Senior Living Their Best Life. Liz’s passion for helping seniors stems from her more than 35 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist. Liz’s extensive experience and knowledge of area resources makes her an invaluable asset for seniors and their families looking for guidance in the best care as they age. She understands the numerous and varied challenges that arise when seniors need help during the aging process.

Liz is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Dementia Care Specialist as well as a Certified Rehabilitative Tai Chi instructor. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Physical Therapy from Springfield College.

Liz is an active member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Health Council. Liz believes in giving back to her community and has volunteered with Foodshare for many years, she provides weekly meals for The Agape House, a homeless outreach and together with her husband has a ministry providing Baby Boxes for new moms to area hospitals.

Liz enjoys the outdoors and spends many weekends hiking the trails throughout Connecticut and New England with her family.