A column for seniors and those who love them

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Old age is no place for sissies. - Bette Davis, American actress

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The number and diversity of housing facilities for the over-55 crowd continue to increase. Various names and descriptions of these facilities can be confusing, especially to persons who've never given senior housing a serious thought. People who have been forced by circumstances to think about this housing are also often confused. Today we'll concentrate on some facts regarding one type of housing called assisted living.

According to the Assisted Living Federation of America, more than a...