In addition, there will be new protections against elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation as well as free wellness visits under Medicare and incentives to providers to coordinate care – all taking effect in 2011.
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…
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!
We are here to help you, if your family is too remote or to busy to help you. We provide a case-by-case understanding of what options and resources are available, and how to connect you with the services you need.
At Senior Life Care Planning, we suggest if they are still resisting change, or if your relationship is deteriorating, a professional, such as Senior Life Care Planning’s care coordinators can assess the situation and provide you with independent advice.
Long-term care insurance (LTCI), also known as nursing home insurance, is the only form of insurance that will pay for long-term nursing home care. If you are single, the odds are 50 percent that you will need long-term nursing home care at some point in your life. If you are age 65 and married, the odds are 75 percent that you or your spouse will need long-term nursing home care. The average nursing home stay is 2.5 years, at an estimated national average of more than $75,000 a year. And yet, most people do not have long-term care insurance. One…
Senior Life Care Planning finds and accesses services for veterans, through VA benefits, and seniors through Medicare, Medicaid and other governmental or private resources. We also help identify, coordinate, assist and advocate on various issues i.e. housing, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, social and caregiver support. Additionally, we provide support services for seniors, families and caregivers, coping with the stress and issues with individuals with diseases including Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, Parkinson’s disease, and other elderly diseases. The family dilemma is caring for your loved ones, with limited time, money and energy. Additionally, families are living in different areas…
Recently, parents were up in arms, about having their high school kids “walk” to school. Where is the same commitment, action and engagement for seniors?
A good elder care manager has many years of experience and many weapons in their arsenal of intellectual capital. They are good at assessing the situation, good at identify and defining problems, and good at making specific recommendations on where to go and who to go see to get help.
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