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 to answer, such as: How [...]
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, 7 days a week Are [...]
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 maintenance of as much of [...]
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 a nursing care facility that [...]
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 over $100,000 per year. Many [...]
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 to enlist his or her [...]
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 may be met with more [...]
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 one's care. You should exercise [...]
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. This will help you narrow [...]
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 time to bring in the [...]