Emeritus Corporation, a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to seniors, has launched Ask the Expert, an online resource center that will connect seniors and their loved ones with eldercare experts who can provide guidance and answers on senior care questions.

Ask the Expert allows concerned caregivers to reach out for assistance either through a phone call or by submitting questions via email. Emeritus has created “A Call for Care” through a partnership with Aging with Grace, an eldercare management company that specializes in helping families deal with senior issues. Experts can provide guidance on topics ranging from Medicare and insurance plans to recommendations on all the eldercare services and options available to seniors today.

Additionally, Emeritus has partnered with Dr. Vicki Rackner, M.D., a noted author and expert in doctor-patient relations and caregiver stress. Dr. Vicki will respond to questions within 24 hours by posting answers on the Ask the Expert section of the Emeritus website pertaining to health, wellness, caregiver stress, or other senior care issues.

“Caring for a loved one can be an incredibly rewarding experience, though it can also be an extremely challenging task without qualified resources to help guide your decision making,” commented Granger Cobb, president and Co-CEO of Emeritus Corporation. “By creating Ask the Expert, we hope to connect those seeking answers or guidance with professionals who specialize in eldercare and caregiver issues. We are pleased to have partnered with such seasoned professionals and look forward to working together to provide a valuable resource for seniors and their caregivers in need.”

Interested seniors and caregivers can reach these experts by viewing Ask the Expert, hosted at www.emeritus.com/resources/faq/ or by calling 1-888-657-5598.

About Emeritus Corporation:

Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to seniors. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 309 communities in 36 states representing capacity for approximately 27,200 units and approximately 32,400 residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our home page can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com.