Several weeks ago, a dear family friend of mine suffered a devastating stroke. For a few days, his family members didn’t know if he would survive this event. Thankfully, he did. Now, he is undergoing the slow recovery process in a nursing home. Since his stroke, his family has been amazing. They visit him daily at the nursing facility. They have even decorated his room in an effort to make him feel like he is at home. If your loved one has recently been admitted to a nursing home, don’t despair. You may be able to help your loved one adjust to this living situation better by being supportive. On this blog, you will discover the ways to make your loved one’s transition to a nursing home easier.
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Acquiring Medicaid: What It Is, What It Covers, and How to Get It
31 October 2018
In a world where health insurance is the political hot button of the moment, you want to be able to get coverage at an affordable cost. If you are not disabled or retired, Medicare is not an option. The best-kept secret is Medicaid. This is health insurance provided to low-income households. If that describes your situation, you may be able to get Medicaid health insurance free or at a reduced cost. Here is more about this health insurance program that not a lot of people know about.
What Are The Living Options For Your Disabled Adult Child?
29 December 2016
If your adult child has physical or developmental disabilities that prevent him or her from living independently, you may worry about his or her living arrangements after you become unable to provide care on a daily basis. Fortunately, there are several options that can provide continuity of care for disabled adults regardless of their level of functionality, and easing your adult child into one of these situations before you're forced to make a change due to declining health or personal circumstances is likely to make it a less traumatic situation.
Signs That Indicate Someone With Dementia Might Need To Live At An Assisted Living Facility
29 July 2016
Caring for an elderly parent isn't simple, but it's even harder to care for a parent that is suffering from dementia. Caring for a person with dementia takes a lot of work and patience. In fact, people with dementia often require around-the-clock care, especially as their condition progresses. So, if you can't afford to hire in-home care and your living situation has become too stressful for you to handle, it might be time to start looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one.
Why Adult Day Care Centers May Be Right For Your Parent
16 May 2016
Are you the sole caretaker for one or both of your elderly parents? Do you have a full time job, but you're concerned about leaving your parents home alone during the day? If your parents are still at least partially independent, you may be struggling with how best to make sure that they are safe and looked after while you're at work. If you've only vaguely heard of such a thing before, here are some reasons why an adult day care center may be just what you're looking for:
Three Topics to Inquire About When You're Touring a Retirement Home
11 February 2016
Moving your aged parents into a retirement home isn't a process that you should rush. If you're able, it's beneficial to select a handful of suitable facilities in your community and arrange tours or attend open houses. Doing so gives you not only the chance to evaluate the premises with your parents, but to also speak to staff members and have some questions answered. While it's important to avoid dominating the conversation -- you need to let your parents ask questions and have their concerns addressed, after all -- you shouldn't be shy about raising issues that you feel are worth discussing.