Bickford of Marshalltown

Please join us for the Official Marshalltown Area Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group sponsored by Bickford of Marshalltown and the Alzheimer's Association - Greater DM Chapter. If you, or someone you love, is dealing with Alzheimers or dementia, please attend this support group for caregivers. Facilitated by trained volunteers. When: Second Thursday of EVERY month (starting May 9, 2013) Time: 5:30 pm - light supper, 6-7 pm Support Group Location: Bickford Assisted Living - 101 Newcastle Rd. For those who are unable to leave their loved one at home/attended, we will be offering a special activity (Wii bowling), so caregivers can have a respite while attending the support group. Cost: FREE to attend, but RSVP's are required (for meal preparation). Please call 753-5700 or 641-328-9304 to sign up.

I saw this information on Northwestern Mutual's Facebook page discussing the benefits of long-term care insurance: One year in a nursing home: $90,000. One year at Harvard: $53,000. Does the cost surprise you? Good thing assisted living is a more affordable and homelike alternative to a nursing home.