Decision-making Resources

Senior Living Guide Covers

Download a Guide

We understand that making a decision to move into a senior living community is complex so we created a library of guides to help you make the best decision. Each guide is educational in nature and includes checklists and worksheets designed to help you and your family through the decision process.

Simply complete the form here and select the desired guide from the dropdown list. Also, let us know which location is the best fit for you and your loved one so we can provide relevant information as a follow up.

Come back often as there are topics aligned with every stage of your journey. Some of the themes include senior housing and care options, financial planning and costs, staying at home vs. moving into a community, getting the family on the same page and how to make a smooth transition.

Woodland Terrace Senior Living Guides

Senior Living Options Guide

The process involved with making a decision about transitioning to senior living often feels overwhelming and even a bit scary. But it doesn’t need to be. Today’s seniors have an abundance of options. Senior living options today help older adults grow into a new chapter and offer the resources necessary to ensure that growth is successful and fulfilling. 

Independent Living Guide

At New Perspective you can enjoy all the benefits of an independent retirement community, while maintaining an active, healthy, and socially fulfilling lifestyle. If you’re interested in learning more about New Perspective and independent living, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a helpful guide explaining everything there is to know.

Funding Guide

Change can be difficult, particularly when you don’t have all of the information to make an informed choice. This is especially true when deciding how best to fund a senior living arrangement. “Is staying at home more affordable than moving into a community?” and “What funding options are available to me and do I qualify for them?”

Assisted Living Guide

The sheer number of senior living options can be overwhelming for older adults and their children. It’s important to know the facts about each one in order to determine which is the best fit for you or a senior loved one. That’s where “Just the Facts: A Guide to Assisted Living” comes in. Learn what to look for in an assisted living community.