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Taking a walk-in tour of a senior community may have negative results.

When I opened my doors in 2006, I began touring and evaluating communities under wrap; meaning, I didn’t volunteer to the admissions director at a community that I was a consultant. I did this because I wanted to see how an outsider would be treated during an unexpected “walk-in”, if…

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Before your loved one makes a final decision on a retirement/assisted living community, make certain he or she samples the food.

I often have seniors and their families hire me to find the right community because the senior is lonely and wants to socialize with people his/her own age. The feeling of being isolated and depressed while eating alone is often a major cause for concern. While I empathize with such…

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Assess Care-Level Need and Financial Reality

“When choosing a long-term care community for your loved one, make sure his/her care-level needs and financial realities are appropriately assessed.” Greetings! As part of my services, I always meet and get to know the person I’m about to place. My past experience as an admissions director of a continuing…

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The Video! Senior Living Moments–Words to the Wise

Greetings! The holidays are a cherished time for families to be together – a time to make new memories and to celebrate the past. The holidays are also a time when family members might notice that an older loved one is declining physically or mentally. For example, the onset of…

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The 5-star Rating System for Nursing Homes Deserves a Rating of 1

People often ask for my opinion of the 5-star nursing home rating system that was instituted approximately two years ago by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service. The system is a comparative tool that assigns nursing homes composite rankings from 1 (below average) to 5 (above average). Rankings can…

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Varying Definitions of Assisted Living

“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…

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