Senior living options and planning with Longevity Senior Living’s Allison Combs

On According to Jama and Nikki, Allison Combs, Director of Sales and Marketing at Longevity Senior Living, explains the range of options families can consider as an older adult’s needs change. The discussion covers home accessibility, independent living, assisted living, supportive living and nursing home care, including how support needs and state requirements can affect where someone can live. Combs also encourages families to compare local communities and consider cost and available resources.

Combs shares lessons from helping her father find care and discusses the importance of having conversations about preferences and plans before a crisis. The hosts and guest also talk about family caregiving, maintaining independence and dignity, and the social life that can develop in a senior living community. Local references include Madison County, Jerseyville and Alton.