For older people, safety is high on the list of what is important. This woman takes it to a whole new level. Talk about Independent Living!
Your giggle for the day.
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GROUP HOME PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT STAFF
My mother lived at Lexington Place, a group home in Dallas, for the last 16 months of her life. The number of residents varied from six to nine. The staff worked in three shifts to provide around-the-clock coverage. One aide worked the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift.
There were three to five certified nursing aides (CNA’s) who managed the hours from six a.m. to 10. pm. This group helped with most of the ADL’s (Activities… More
Long Term Care (LTC) could be the greatest greatest expense for those over age 65. This link to Chicago Long Term Care gives a quick overview of risks, costs, myths vs facts, and options of LTC, elder care, and assisted living. You can download the the free ebook, “What Everybody Ought to Know About Long Term Care.”
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Many people do not realize that there is something in between living at home and moving to a nursing home. This news program gives good insights into the positive reasons for moving to an assisted living community. There are a wide variety of choices, but,as always, you must do your homework.
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There is a lot of useful, unbiased information in this video interview with Dr. Robert Weech-Maldonado, professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Health Services Administration. He focuses on decision-making when it is time for a person to move to an assisted living facility and or a nursing home.
Editor’s Note: I disagree with “placing” a loved one in a nursing home. It makes a human being sound like a vase or a sofa. We need… More
LOOK BEYOND THE THE PRETTY SETTING
I like the attached video because it shows you step-by-step how to use Google to research assisted living facilities for citations, violations, and inspection reports while sparing you from an infomercial. While we tend to notice food, amenities, location, and services when we check out assisted living facilities, it is equally important to check out how the facility is rated by the state.
EACH STATE HAS ITS OWN SET OF REGULATIONS
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Healthcare real estate investment trust Ventas Inc. acquired Atria Senior Living assets in 2010 for $3.1 Billion. Atria has been privately held.… More
While most assisted living is not tax deductible, there are exceptions.… More
