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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.
4 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
When should I apply for chronic Medicaid for my mom?
9 Answersigloo572 Answered Nov 28, 2023How to handle elderly parent when walking away is not an option?
14 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Answered Nov 21, 2023Is there a website or something that shows exactly what Medicaid benefits my mother is receiving, in North Carolina?
5 Answersigloo572 Answered Nov 20, 2023Looking for long term care facility for daughter with TBI needs 24 hour care in all aspects of daily life in Westchester, NY.
2 AnswersBarbBrooklyn Replied Nov 12, 2023
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 15, 2023I hope to God I am doing the right thing for my wife.
8 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Feb 11, 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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