Autumn Years Spring 2024

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cal reasons to downsize? Is there a need to help with ADL’s? Is forgetfulness an issue? Does a medical condition require 24-hour nursing care? The answer to these questions will help you understand what type of community is needed.

Help with finding the right place Finding the right place can be a daunt ing task but it does not have to be if you plan ahead and use the right profession als to guide you along the way. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist is a real estate agent who is well versed in insurance, medical care, social services, who is able to sell your home and guide you to the right community. A Senior Living Advisor cannot sell your home but can provide guidance on different communities and accompany you on tours. Senior Care Authority in Bergen County provides a personalized service and stays in touch long after the resident has been placed. A methodical approach to choosing the correct living solution can make for a highly successful search. Figuring out why your loved one needs to move is the million-dollar question. Are there practi

Home in Englewood and the Jewish Home of Rockleigh. These communities offer short term rehab, assisted living, memory care and nursing home care all under one roof. The advantages of these communities include accommodating different levels of care so that residents would not be too inconvenienced in the transition from one area of the building to another as their cognitive or physical condition changes and requires higher care levels of care. Taking a trip? Moving? Some Assisted Living communities and nursing homes offer a very short respite stay for family members who are preoccupied and need assistance with care for their loved ones. Rates for respite care may differ from the normal daily rate. Whether it is Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Nursing care, do the residents look happy? How did the tour make you and/or your loved one feel?

Michelle Malikzay is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist with Christies International Real Estate Group serving all of Northern New Jersey.

She is well connected in senior care and a member of The Alliance for Senior Services (TASS) group. Prior to real estate, she worked in long term care for 10 years in the skilled nursing setting. She uses her healthcare background along with real estate expertise to provide a seamless and compassionate experience for seniors looking to transition to their next home.

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