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Protecting a Senior Against Coronavirus
Coronavirus is especially worrisome for those who are living with elderly loved ones. Family caregivers should take the following precautions to protect seniors from COVID-19.
4 CommentsChoosing a Long-Term Care Facility: Tips from a Certified Nursing Assistant
On senior living tours, guides often direct your attention to the shiny features they’re proudest of. These amenities may be great, but this checklist of essentials can clue you in to the subtler indicators of a quality community.
5 Comments4 Steps for Successful Long-Term Care Planning With a Spouse
As a couple, facing the financial and emotional requirements of long-term care is a challenge. Here are the four steps to successful long-term care planning with a spouse.
1 CommentMedicaid or Medicare: Who Pays for Nursing Home Fees?
The high cost of a nursing home stay can overwhelm seniors and their family members very quickly. Depending on the circumstances, Medicare, Medicaid or both programs may be used to cover nursing home expenses.
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Long Term Care Questions
I just had a fall with a brain bleed. I have sent my husband with Alzheimers to respite care for 2/wks.
15 AnswersMissingHim Answered 11 hours agoI am power of attorney for my friend who has dementia. I need help placing her in long term care.
3 AnswersJustAnon Answered May 24, 2026My 96 year old mother is in assisted living now and they are unable to care for her any longer. She has dementia, can’t walk and has an ostomy bag.
6 AnswersHope21 Replied May 19, 2026I am 85 and my sister is 83. Both of us have balance problems and use walkers. I am able to get around, do cooking, laundry, light housework.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 30, 2026
Long Term Care Discussions
An age old topic. Mom is in LTC facility and has started talking to me in a tone that is making me not want to visit.
5 CommentsJustAnon Commented 15 hours agoMom was approved for LTC/Medicaid!
8 CommentsAMZebbC Commented Jan 25, 2026My mom needs more care and attention.
4 CommentsLynnDrennan Commented Jul 17, 2025Anxiety about visits.
11 Commentsglasgowgirl48 Commented Jan 2025
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