Laurence Harmon

You’ve probably never heard of Charls Todd “Bud” Lee, although he was an award-winning photojournalist whose work has been published in “Life” magazine, “Esquire,” “The New York Times Magazine” and even “Rolling Stone” His photo of a bleeding 12-year old boy in Newark, New Jersey, who’d been caught in the crossfire of a police shooting, graced the cover of “Life” magazine in July, 1967

A recent study conducted by the Coalition to Protect Choice in Senior Living found that an astounding 84 percent of Americans over 50 expect that, within the next 10 years, at least one member of their immediate family will move into a senior living community, and that nearly one-quarter of those over 65 anticipate that they will do so as well

Senior citizens fear moving into a nursing home and the loss of their independence far more than death A recent study commissioned by Clarity and the EAR Foundation found that 89 percent of American seniors want to age-in-place, that is, continue to live in their homes as long as possible, and are willing to use adaptive technology that will allow them to maintain their independence

Assisted living facilities are a good option for seniors who need ongoing help with personal care and typical daily activities, yet who wish to retain their independence to the maximum extent Here's more: As Baby Boomers enter their retirement years, it's inevitable that some might start to need assistance with day-to-day activities

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