To Place or Not to Place – Part 1
Caring for an elderly loved one can be a long road, especially if there is chronic illness involved.
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- Dec 21, 2020
What is the Hidden Cost of COVID?
The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.
- Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 4
We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety
- Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 3
In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.
- Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 2
Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.
- Dec 17, 2020
Hidden Costs of COVID – Part 5
In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.
- Nov 14, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
- Sep 11, 2020
Understanding Care Plan Meetings
At a care plan meeting, staff and residents/families talk about life in the facility – meals, activities, therapies, schedule, and more.
- Aug 19, 2020
Staying Connected as Lock Downs Continue
What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?
- Aug 4, 2020
Managing Isolation During COVID-19
Faster than you can flip an egg, our lives have gone from sunny side up to feeling rather scrambled.
- Jul 28, 2020
8 in 10 People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Were Age 65 or Older
Political views influence how seriously many people take the COVID-19 situation. One thing, however, is not in dispute.
- Jun 23, 2020
Racism: A Ticking Time Bomb in Dementia Care?
What happens when racism and dementia intersect in an elderly loved one?
- Jun 1, 2020
Your COVID-19 Estate Planning Checklist
We are living in unprecedented times. A unique and dangerous virus is proliferating the United States.
- May 18, 2020
Provisioning for a Crisis That Just Won’t End
If you're sheltering in place during the COVID-19 crisis and your supplies are running low, here are some ways to get what you need.
- Apr 28, 2020
Dementia and COVID-19
People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.
- Apr 28, 2020
COVID-19 Scam Update
Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.
- Apr 15, 2020
1135 Waiver May Modify Medicaid Rules
The COVID-19 situation may result in the temporary removal of certain hurdles to coverage.
- Apr 7, 2020
What Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Should Be Doing
What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19 and Medicare Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been waiting to see what changes federal officials might make to the nation’s healthcare system.
- Mar 16, 2020
Beware the Coronavirus Scams
As the nation faces the current CORONAVIRUS concern, scammers are already finding ways to take advantage of us.
- Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19: Straight Talk from Our Elder Care Coordinators
How Big is the Problem? Is the coronavirus or COVID-19 a real problem? Or is the media fanning the flames of hysteria?
- Mar 16, 2020
Living Options for Your Parents
Most people want to live independently in their own home for as long as possible. But what if it’s no longer suitable?
- Nov 15, 2019
Money Doesn’t Solve Everything
Even the richest among us have fears. They often share many of the same worries the rest of us have.
- Sep 6, 2019
Using Online Ratings to Choose a Nursing Home
How do you select the proper facility and ensure that your mom or dad will be safe and well cared for?
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