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Family Dynamics, & Medicare Patient Rights and Ethical Issues for Social Workers Seminar

Family Dynamics, & Medicare Patient Rights and Ethical Issues for Social Workers 3 credit hours of Category I Ethics continuing education for social workers licensed in Maryland Wednesday November 17th 2010  Classic Residence 8100 Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Continental Breakfast will be served Mary Lawrence 301-907-8895 Director of Sales 8:30 Registration “Come to our Early Bird Special Breakfast at 7:30 to beat the traffic.” 9:00 am to 12:00 program Program David Wingate Elderlaw Attorney Senior Life Care Planning LLC 240 453 0070 Family Dynamics for Elders Social Worker’s Ethical Rules Social Worker’s Ethical Rules – Summary   Jack Davidson Community…

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FREE VA Benefits and Mediciad Workshop

While the rules have changed, attendees will discover that good planning opportunities exist for those who plan ahead, as well as those who are already in a nursing home.

LTCI holders can be stuck with astronomically rising premiums

The costs of providing care have been rising far less than some of the increases in the long-term care insurance premiums.

According to a 2006 MetLife Study, at least 60 percent of employed caregivers, reported making work adjustments because of caregiving.

If you are a child caregiver, you must formalize this caregiving relationship into a caregiving (Parenting) contract.

As the holiday season is fast approaching, take time when you visit your parent’s house to review and plan their health and care situation.

The challenge is daunting; however, not doing anything can be worse. Sometimes, having a professional elder care attorney and care coordinators can help with the situation.

If you have aging parents you may have to decide that staying at home is not an option anymore.

Seniors tend to wait, until a crisis occurs, before moving to an assisted living facility

Who do the Senior Life Care case manager’s do?

We serve as your advocate and intermediary, and we also give you advice regarding homecare, assisted living facilities and nursing homes or health care facilities.

What is the Difference between an Assisted Living Facility and a Nursing Home?

If you require an intensive 24 x 7 skilled nursing care facility, then an assisted living facility is not for you. Consequently, a nursing and rehabilitation care facility is recommended.

What do you do when a parent has become increasingly infirm, had an accident or medical emergency that living alone is not an option?

This question was addressed on Workforce50, where the primary options: 1. Elder stays at home and enlist outside help i.e. a friend, relative, living companion, government, charitable, or a home care agency service to help the elder with their needs. 2. Move to an independent living facility, apartment or condo that does not require as much care, on one floor instead of two, or is handicapped-accessible. 3. Move in with you or some other relative or friend. 4. Enter an assisted living facility where people live as independently as they can for as long as they can, but where services…

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“We promised Mum never to put her in a nursing home.”

With our thoughtful, realistic planning, caring for an elder does not have to be a financial or emotional nightmare. We, help you make the right choices for you and your loved one, you are not alone!

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