Dementia and Cognitive Decline Create Heightened Risk for Solo Agers
According a new study, when older Americans have dementia or other forms of cognitive impairment and live alone, the risks are significant.
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- Jun 7
Telltale Signs of Problems in a Long-Term Care Facility
When you’re considering placing an elderly loved one in a long-term care facility, here's how to cut past the marketing hype.
- May 26
When Home is No Longer the Best Option
If a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, is it possible for them to live out their years in their current home?
- May 17
Elder Care Coordination: What a Nice Surprise
The ability to access the services of an elder care coordinator is often one of the most unexpected blessings of working with our firm.
- Feb 8
Mom needed care. I needed help.
Trena needed help paying for her mom's care. Here's what she did.
- Dec 14, 2022
Holiday Travel and Dementia
If you have a loved one with dementia who will be accompanying you on a trip during the holidays, give these tips a try.
- Oct 5, 2022
PASS: Men as Solo Agers
Is aging without family support the same if you're a man or a woman? We think not. This article explains why.
- Oct 5, 2022
CMS Makes Medicare Nursing Home Ownership Data Publicly Available
Will this change make a real difference? Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell weighs in.
- Aug 2, 2022
Will Hidden Eldercare Costs Blindside Your Family?
If you want to navigate the elder care journey without going broke, you won’t want to miss this FREE educational event...
- Aug 2, 2022
CMS Enhances Nursing Home Rating System with Staffing and Turnover Data
On July 27, 2022, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the launch of its enhanced Nursing Home Five-Star Quality...
- Jun 2, 2022
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: TennCare Redetermination
The pandemic has disrupted many things, and the TennCare redetermination process is one of them.
- May 17, 2022
Changes to Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
CMS relaxed restrictions imposed on visitation. Does this mean things are back to normal?.
- Apr 14, 2022
How Long-Term Care Facilities are Regulated – What You Need to Know
How are long-term care faciliaties regulated? It’s a question many older adults and family caregivers ask. Here’s an overview.
- Feb 15, 2022
Wait Lists: What You Need to Know
Wait lists are a fact of life in the placement process, much to the surprise of many family caregivers.
- Jan 6, 2022
Could you be on the hook for your parents’ nursing home bill?
Being held responsible for your parent’s nursing home bill is a scenario that few people think about. Caould it happen to you?
- Dec 1, 2021
Have You Discovered Our Podcast?
Have you discovered the AGING STARTS NOW podcast? It's a great way to learn how to plan for the realities of growing older.
- Oct 6, 2021
Residents’ Rights Differ by Care Setting
As we continue our focus on residents' rights during the month of October, let's take a look at some of the key differences between...
- Oct 6, 2021
Know Your Loved One’s Rights
Every October during Residents Rights Month, we shine the spotlight on the rights guaranteed by law to those who live in long-term care...
- Sep 20, 2021
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Residents’ Rights
Have you ever thought about what rights a person has if they happen to live in a nursing home or an assisted living facility?
- Sep 14, 2021
Who Makes the Rules?
It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.
- Jul 8, 2021
How COVID Has Changed Elder Care
What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?
- Jun 29, 2021
Should I Move Mom Home?
Are you feeling pressure to move your parent out of a long-term care facility—and into your home?
- Jun 29, 2021
Get Me Out of Here
If the experience of COVID-19 is nudging you to move your loved one out of a long-term care facility, here's what you need to consider.
- May 10, 2021
Meaningful Visits – Part 1
What can you do to set the stage for meaningful visits? Try these tips:
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