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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
Does anyone have experience having a parent going to a nursing home/skilled nursing care while waiting for Medicaid approval?
1 AnswerGeaton777 Answered 14 hours agoWant to age at home. Need long-term care, legal assistance, and some kind of aid for medical supplies, caregiver, where to begin?
9 AnswersLilyLavalle Answered Mar 13, 2024Anyone with experience with LO with seizures (mesial temporal sclerosis) and/or epilepsy medication side effects?
6 AnswersSohenc Answered Mar 6, 2024How can I help aunt get proper care without being manipulated into taking her home?
10 Answerscover9339 Replied Feb 29, 2024
Long Term Care Discussions
Does Medicaid pay for the remainder of balance after your monthly checks?
12 Commentsigloo572 Commented Sep 18, 2023Update on mom
10 Commentsgolden23 Commented Feb 2023I hope to God I am doing the right thing for my wife.
8 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Feb 2023Application for Medicaid is in process. I would like the same level of care given at the new facility. Any advice?
2 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jun 2022
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