Adult Day Care – An Overview
Adult day care centers can be a God-send for caregivers looking for a much-needed break. These types of facilities provide care, companionship and supervision in a group setting. They also provide a recreational and social outlet for seniors who are feeling lonely or isolated at home. These centers typically operate [...]
Questions You Should Ask An Adult Day Care Center Provider
Once you have narrowed down your list of potential adult day care centers, arrange a visit to each facility. Make sure you come prepared with a list of questions for the staff. The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) recommends some good questions that the staff should be readily able [...]
Types of Assisted Living Facilities
There are three types of assisted living facilities: Type I, Type II and Type N (Small Health Care Facility). Type I facilities offer a clean and safe environment, three meals a day and assistance with up to two daily living activities. Residents in Type I facilities: Are monitored 24 hours, [...]
Assisted Living Facilities – An Overview
Assisted living facilities are an option for seniors who require minimal assistance with daily living and do not need 24-hour care or supervision. They are not regulated on the federal level, but each state has its own rules for assisted living facilities. Residents enjoy a safe, homelike atmosphere that encourages [...]
Is Your Power Of Attorney Strong Enough?
A power of attorney gives an individual, whom you appoint, the right to act on your behalf if you ever become incapacitated and unable to make financial or business decisions yourself. While it is a powerful estate planning instrument, it's only as strong as you make it. There are four [...]
How To Choose a Nursing Care Facility
The decision to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home is not one that comes easy, and finding the right nursing home can be a bit daunting. There are some steps you can take to the make your search go as smoothly as possible and help you choose [...]
What You Need To Know About Costs Of Long-Term Care
Genworth Financial recently released a cost of care study that showed that the national median rate for a private room in a nursing home is $240 per day, or $87,600 per year--a 4.35 percent increase since 2013. Long term care costs widely vary statewide, with costs in some states ranging [...]
7 Questions You Need To Ask Your Elder Law Attorney
Once you have found an elder law attorney and have scheduled an initial consultation, you need to gather all documentation pertinent to your situation to take with you to the appointment. You also need to prepare a list of questions to ask the attorney. Seven questions you should ask your [...]