How to Have That Conversation With Your Elderly Parents
Using the right approach to convince your elderly parents to acknowledge and accept that they need help will make that conversation go a lot smoother. Here are some helpful tips: Consult with a geriatric care manager in your area for guidance on how to approach your parents. If you decide [...]
When Your Elderly Parents Need Help
Your parents were your caregiver, protector, mentor and source of emotional and financial support as you went through childhood and eventually became an adult who could take care of yourself. When the roles reverse and it is you whom your parents must now depend on, the transition is one that [...]
How to Choose the Right Geriatric Care Manager
A geriatric care manager is a professional who serves as an advocate and guide for caregivers for elderly or disabled adults. Geriatric care managers possess extensive knowledge about available resources for aging and disabled adults in their communities and can address a broad range of issues pertaining to your loved [...]
How To Find The Right Caregiver For Your Elderly Loved One
When caring for your elderly loved one becomes too overwhelming, it may be time to consider hiring someone to take over some of your caregiving duties. Before hiring a caregiver for your elderly loved one, however, take a moment to jot down what you need in a home care provider. [...]
Involved in a Nursing Home Dispute? An Ombudsmen Can Help
Nursing home disputes can arise at any given time and for any reason. Most disputes can be resolved by meeting with staff and management, but some may involve intervention by another party in order to reach an amicable resolution. When a nursing home dispute reaches an impasse, it may be [...]
Nursing Home Residents: Know Your Rights
The prospect of living in a nursing home is one that often met with dread because it signifies the loss of freedom and independence. It's important for anyone considering a nursing home to know that residents do have rights that are protected by law. Any violation of these rights should [...]
Before You Sign That Nursing Home Admission Agreement, Beware
When you place your elderly loved one in a nursing home, the facility may ask you to sign a document called a nursing home admission agreement. Before you sign, however, you would be wise to carefully read it over. This type of agreement typically contains two provisions that could adversely [...]
What to Do When You Have a Dispute With the Nursing Home
Dissatisfaction with care and treatment is a common reason for most nursing home disputes. If you have a with a nursing home, the following steps will help in resolving the matter. First, speak to the nursing home staff involved in the dispute. If a resolution cannot be reached, speak to [...]