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Ask Helen is our award winning column which is published monthly in Miami-area newspapers. Written by Helen Shaham, owner of The Palace, the articles focus on issues of interest to seniors and their adult children.
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Ask Helen #40
The Way to A Man’s Heart Is Through His Stomach &
The Way to Resident’s Hearts Is Through Great Dining Experiences
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Ask Helen #39
Residents at Independent Living Communities Live the “Suite” Life
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Ask Helen #38
Federal & State Programs May Help Offset Senior Living Community Costs
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Ask Helen #37
Senior Living Communities Can Offer Tax Benefits
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Ask Helen #36
Why Should I Move to a Retirement Community in This Economy?
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Ask Helen #35
Never Having to Whether the Storm Alone Again
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Ask Helen #34
"I’m not ready” May Mask Greater Fear
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Ask Helen #33
You’re Not In It Alone - Acclimating To a Senior Community Can Be a Team Effort
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Ask Helen #32
Start Planning Early To Avoid Reacting To Seniors’ Changing Needs
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Ask Helen #31
Senior Housing Glossary Understanding the Jargon and Alphabet Soup
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Ask Helen #30
Independent Living Community Means Exactly That… Independent
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Ask Helen #29
Philosophy and Reputation Affect Quality of Care
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Ask Helen #28
Value Placed On Families of Residents and Employees
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Ask Helen #27
Employee Training - Key to Resident Satisfaction
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Ask Helen #26
Loneliness During the Holidays Isn’t An option At A Retirement Community
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Ask Helen #25
Grandparents and grandchildren need one another
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Ask Helen #24
Adjustment - and How to Get There
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Ask Helen #23
A Great Dining Experience Makes A Big Difference
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Ask Helen #22
Best Advice Often Comes From Residents
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Ask Helen #21
Wealth of Activities Means Never Having to be Alone
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Ask Helen #20
Dying is Part of Living, Say the Elderly
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Ask Helen #19
Computers Open A New World to Seniors
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Ask Helen #18
“Separate Bedrooms” Instead of “Separate Lives"
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Ask Helen #17
The “Selfish Kid’s Strategy” Can Convince Parents To Move
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Ask Helen #16
Loneliness is a Terrible Burden
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Ask Helen #15
Inheritance "Party” Can Clean Out a Full House
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Ask Helen #14
Hurricane Season is a Good Time To Shop For Retirement Communities
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Ask Helen #13
Is a Home-Health Aide Always the Best Solution?
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Ask Helen #12
“Feeling Independent is Very Important to Older Adults”
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Ask Helen #11
Quality employees are the Key to a Good Retirement Community
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Ask Helen #10
Yes, a Retirement Community is ALWAYS the Best Option!
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Ask Helen #9
What if You Just Can’t Afford Being Elderly in This Day and Age?
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Ask Helen #8
The Right Time to Consider Help, The Right Time to Let Go.
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Ask Helen #7
Why Some Assisted Living Facilities Require Huge Up-Front Investments
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Ask Helen #6
Loved One Taking on Role Of Caregiver
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Ask Helen #5
Educated Decisions, Smart Choices And An Ideal Living Environment
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Ask Helen #4
Enhancing Loved Ones’ Lives, From The Inside-Out
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Ask Helen #3
Mom Fears Moving
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Ask Helen #2
Location is Not The Most Important Factor In The Selection Of A Senior Living Community
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Ask Helen #1
Hispanic Seniors Prefer Living On Their Own
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