About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
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Ashley Huntsberry-Lett

Manager of Content Strategy
Education
  • B.A. and M.A. from the University of Florida

About Ashley

Ashley Huntsberry-Lett is the Manager of Content Strategy at A Place for Mom. She has over a decade of experience writing, editing, and planning content for family caregivers on topics like senior health conditions, burnout, long-term care options and costs, estate planning, VA benefits, and Medicaid eligibility. Ashley has also moderated AgingCare.com’s popular Caregiver Forum since 2018. She holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in mass communication from the University of Florida.

Ashley's picks

What Are Activities of Daily Living and How Are They Assessed?
With an ADLs checklist to track changes in a senior's ability to perform basic tasks, you can assess their well-being and need for care.
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Dementia forums provide support and answer questions for caregivers and people with dementia.
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Learn how elder law attorneys help with long-term care and estate planning as well as how they advocate for their client's rights.
Cost of Long-Term Care and Senior Living
Explore A Place for Mom's Cost of Care Report to learn about the median costs of assisted living, memory care, and more.