People are social creatures by habit, but need for social interaction increases tenfold as we grow older. More often than not, older adults have to face isolation in one form or the other, which isn’t
How to Bust the Medicaid Mindboggler
Introduction: Having extensively researched the mindboggling social service programs of Institutional Medicaid and Global Options, and having helped countless frustrated applicants through the procedu
What is Assited Living?
Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care prov
“It’s My Fault”
Caregivers are artists at feeling guilty. Check it out for yourself. How many times a day do you sink into self-blaming comments such as, “I’m so terrible because I put my husband/wife/parent in a nur
Choosing a Nursing Home
It seems virtually no one wants to go to a nursing home, and most caregivers do not want to institutionalize a loved one. But even though you may be committed to home care and have no intention of uti
Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources
An Alternative for Respite (Adult Day Care)
Since the downturn of the economy, costs for health care have been on the rise. According to a 2011 market survey of long-term care costs, the national average daily rate for a private room in a nursi
Veterans Long Term Care Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides three types of long term care services for veterans.
1. The first type is benefits provided to veterans in the VA healthcare system.
These are individuals w
Long Distance Caregiving
The first step to coping with this situation is to recognize the anticipated stresses. In the United States most of our family is spread throughout the states thus causing stress on the family when an