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Marian

For older adults and the people who love them

Take your time.
Read every page.

Choosing an assisted living community is a big decision. Know what to ask about care, costs, and the contract before you make it.

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12 proposed chapters
From the first tour onward
Plain language
Questions for the whole family
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01 / FROM THE VIDEO

One sentence can change the plan.

In Marian's story, her sister Peg receives a notice after 14 months in assisted living. The words on page 23 say the community can end the agreement if it can no longer meet her needs. Marian asks families to find that clause and talk about what it means before they sign.

Marian and Peg are fictional personas; the story is fictional.

02 / THE PROPOSED CHAPTERS

Questions worth asking.

A Practical Guide to Assisted Living Contracts, Care, and the Questions to Ask First

  1. 01Start Before the Tour
    Consider your needs, your choices, and who should be part of the conversation.
  2. 02A Place That Fits
    Compare assisted living, memory care, and help at home with care needs in mind.
  3. 03The Sales Office
    Slow down, ask about deposits and referral arrangements, and get promises in writing.
  4. 04Look Beyond the Tour
    Ask about staffing, inspection reports, and what everyday care looks like.
  5. 05The Real Monthly Bill
    Request the full fee schedule and ask how care levels and charges can change.
  6. 06Before You Sell the House
    Estimate what a sale would really leave you and consider your options first.
  7. 07Paying for Care
    Gather questions about insurance, public benefits, and veterans benefits for qualified advisers.
  8. 08Read Every Page
    Take the agreement home and review fees, obligations, and the people signing it.
  9. 09The Discharge Clause
    Find the terms for termination or transfer and ask what could make you leave.
  10. 10When Care Needs Change
    Discuss assessments, memory care, and what the community can and cannot provide.
  11. 11If a Notice Arrives
    Keep the paperwork and promptly seek help from an ombudsman or lawyer about local rules.
  12. 12A Plan for What Comes Next
    Talk through alternatives, family responsibilities, and where to turn if a move is needed.

03 / THE NARRATOR

A note from Marian.

I'm Marian. I spent 26 years running assisted living communities, and I've seen how much a good one can mean to a family. My sister Peg's story reminded me how much a few sentences in a contract can matter. I want you to have the time and the questions I wish every family had before they sign.

Marian is a fictional author persona, and Peg's story is fictional.

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Before You Sign

A Practical Guide to Assisted Living Contracts, Care, and the Questions to Ask First

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General information, not legal advice; have a lawyer or your state's long-term care ombudsman review any contract. Rules vary by state.

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