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Tips for Caregivers When Looking for a Senior Living Community The decision to transition a senior loved one to a senior living community can be difficult, but one thing that can make the process easier is knowing that your beloved senior will be living somewhere that they are welcomed, comfortable, and cared for. To find the right place, here are some tips that you, as a caregiver, can use to find a great senior living community for the senior in your life.
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At Encore at Avalon Park, we serve our senior residents delicious, home-made meals and provide them with plenty of opportunities to socialize through recreational and social events, making us one of the best senior living solutions in the Central Florida area. Your senior will love our friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable accommodations. For more information on our senior living community or to schedule a virtual tour, call us at 407270-7500 today.
