Board and Care Homes: Pros and Cons
Board and care homes are primarily for seniors and other individuals who want to maintain their independence but need some assistance with daily living. While board and care homes provide some of same services as an assisted living facility, they may not be an option for everyone. The most significant [...]
Is An Assisted Living Facility An Option for You?
Assisted living facilities are ideal for people who need assistance with daily living but are still mobile and mostly independent. To determine if an assisted living facility is for you, ask yourself the following questions: Has daily living become overwhelming? Do you often need help to get through every day? [...]
Board and Care Homes
Board and care homes are similar to assisted living facilities, except that they are smaller in size and cater to a smaller number of residents. They are regular houses in residential neighborhoods and they typically have no more than 10 people living there at a time. Board and care homes [...]
How to Choose the Right Assisted Living Facility For You
There are many assisted living facilities that offer a variety of services. Knowing what criteria to look for will make your search for an assisted living facility go much smoother. Keep in mind that the most important and deciding factor is not the available amenities the facility has, but the [...]
Reasons Why Long-Term Care Is Necessary
Most people don't think about long-term care planning until the necessity for it becomes a reality that can no longer be ignored. It's better, however, to sit down with an elder law attorney to discuss and determine the best long-term care option for you now--and not when you need it. [...]
Is An Adult Day Care Center An Option for Your Loved One?
What do you do when your elderly loved one needs some help with daily living activities, but not to the degree where they need to go into a nursing home? An adult day care center may be worth looking into, but is it a viable option for your loved one [...]
Benefits of Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care centers offer a much appreciated reprieve for caregivers and participants alike. They provide a social outlet for the individuals under a caregiver's care, and they allow caregivers to take some time out for themselves and have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is safe and [...]
Caregiver Contracts
Any adult who is considering becoming the sole caretaker of an elderly or disabled parent or other family member should seriously consider drafting a caregiver contract. Also called personal care or personal service agreements, caregiver contracts are agreements that specify the designated caregiver, his or her duties and compensation. Creating [...]