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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.
May 17, 2023


Mom needed care. I needed help.
Trena needed help paying for her mom's care. Here's what she did.
Feb 8, 2023


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.
Dec 14, 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.
Oct 5, 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...
Aug 2, 2022


LEARNING CAFE RECAP: TennCare Redetermination
The pandemic has disrupted many things, and the TennCare redetermination process is one of them.
Jun 2, 2022


Changes to Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
CMS relaxed restrictions imposed on visitation. Does this mean things are back to normal?.
May 17, 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.
Apr 14, 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.
Feb 15, 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?
Jan 6, 2022


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.
Dec 1, 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...
Oct 6, 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 20, 2021


Who Makes the Rules?
It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.
Sep 14, 2021


How COVID Has Changed Elder Care
What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?
Jul 8, 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.
Jun 29, 2021


Meaningful Visits – Part 1
What can you do to set the stage for meaningful visits? Try these tips:
May 10, 2021


Meaningful Visits – Part 2
What else can you do to prepare for visits? Try these ideas.
May 10, 2021


No Place Like Home: A History of Home Care in the U.S.
National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.
May 10, 2021


To Place or Not to Place – Part 3
Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?
Jan 12, 2021
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