Three weeks ago, my mother had what appeared to be a stroke, followed by a TIA, and a urinary tract infection. She was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital, which in the case of an emergency is required by law. Her primary care physician was not on the staff…
“Be certain that a community’s definition of “assisted living” meets your loved one’s needs.” Greetings and best wishes for a wonderful summer! I’ve been blessed with a lot of assisted living and nursing home placements, completing my National Guardianship Certification, fishing, and playing some fun golf games, although at times…
Over half of my clients are children of seniors who are already living in a community. The children are looking to move them because the senior needs a higher level of care or they are dissatisfied with the care the senior is receiving. But the most common reason clients contact…
“Delaying a loved one’s move to a long term care community might not be a good decision in the long run.” The decision to move a senior to an assisted living community or nursing home can be an unpleasant experience. Because our parents took care of us, it is a…
“Assisted Living Programs offer a wide variety of services and pricing, no two of which are identical.” Prospects will often call me and open the conversation by saying something like, “My mother needs some assistance.” A statement such as this one can mean anything. Assisted living actually means the next…
“True or False: Medicaid does not pay for assisted living?” When I deliver the assisted living segment of my group presentations, the audience is often unaware that Medicaid offers a program that pays for assisted living. It is called the Supportive Living Program. Assisted living is the next highest level…
I’m pleased to introduce my monthly newsletter, “Senior Living Moments–Words to the Wise.” My clients, contacts and associates have suggested that I provide tips on how to demystify what can be a daunting task: dealing with the issues of an elderly relative or friend. “Boomer Bind” More than 44 million…
Happy Holidays! My very best wishes to you and your loved ones for a blessed and prosperous new year. The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. It is also a time when families might observe that their loved ones’ health is declining. With these observations comes…