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Senior care can be complicated, expensive and overwhelming for both seniors and their families.
Senior care can be complicated, expensive and overwhelming for both seniors and their families. Getty Images

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Nearly a quarter of all North Carolina residents will be 65 or older by 2060. For many, remaining in their homes through old age is the primary goal, but it’s not always feasible. Aging experts encourage people to plan ahead to help with making tough decisions later in life. The News & Observer’s guide aims to help. Here’s how to begin that search and what to know to ensure loved ones have a safe place to live. 

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Senior care can be complicated, expensive and overwhelming.

I spent months interviewing experts, talking to community members and researching senior care options to try and clarify that confusion in a new guide to senior care facilities in Triangle. It’s chock-full of concrete steps you can take now, and I hope it helps alleviate some of that stress.

But we know there’s something we may have missed.

Tell us the best advice you’ve got for finding a good senior care facility. You can fill out the form below or email me directly at amroman@newsobserver.com. Your response may be included in a future story.

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Anna Roman
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Anna Roman is a service journalism reporter for the News & Observer. She has previously covered city government, crime and business for newspapers across North Carolina and received many North Carolina Press Association awards, including first place for investigative reporting. 
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Start here: Senior living in the Triangle

Nearly a quarter of all North Carolina residents will be 65 or older by 2060. For many, remaining in their homes through old age is the primary goal, but it’s not always feasible. Aging experts encourage people to plan ahead to help with making tough decisions later in life. The News & Observer’s guide aims to help. Here’s how to begin that search and what to know to ensure loved ones have a safe place to live.