October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
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This episode discusses the differences between a stand along dementia care assisted living community and a dementia care unit as part of a bigger assisted living community. Which one is better? There’s no right or wrong answer to that question – it’s depends on your loved one’s situation. Listen to […]
October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018
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I am often asked, “what’s the first think I should do to help my senior parent.” To me the answer is clear – make sure their decision making documents are in place. Listen to today’s episode to learn what those documents are, what they do and what happens if your […]
October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018
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Assisted living service plans serve as the blueprint to your loved one’s care. Assisted living service plans (otherwise known as care plans) are written by the assisted living community during a service planning or care planning meeting that involves the entire team at the assisted living community together with you […]
September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018
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People are often afraid when they hear the words “reverse mortgage.” Their mind goes to the worst possible scenarios – most of which aren’t true and will never happen. The reality is that a reverse mortgage can be a great tool to help your loved one accomplish their goals. Today’s […]
September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018
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Do you know what medications your loved one takes? Do you have a written list? Can you identify each pill if it is out of the bottle? In this episode I discuss some tips for making sure you have confidence when dealing with your loved one’s medication. I hope you […]
September 24, 2018
September 24, 2018
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Today I answer the question – What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid in a long term care setting? The short answer is Medicare is a type of health insurance and Medicaid pays for someone’s long term care as a last resort (when all other resources have been exhausted). This […]