How to Find Verified Reviews and Ratings for Assisted Living Facilities
Choosing an assisted living facility can be a stressful and overwhelming process. Whether it’s a parent, extended family member, or a close friend, it’s important the person you love is…
Seven Questions Every Family Member Should Ask About a Loved One at a Nursing Home
If you have an elderly relative in need of nursing home placement, you’re starting a complex process. You want to ask all the right questions, but how do you know…
Does Your Loved One Need Safer Housing Options?
The holiday season may have provided the perfect opportunity to reunite with family members, especially with parents and grandparents. As you reflect on your visit, did you note changes in your loved one’s behavior or living style?
Talking to Mom About Assisted Living
Very few seniors want to leave the homes where they may have been living for decades, but as their age advances, the necessity of doing so may increase until the issue can no longer be ignored. An older adult may be extremely reluctant to leave the family home and all of its associated memories. However, when it is time to have that heartfelt talk with mom, a few words of advice can help to alleviate any difficulties.
6 Fall Prevention Methods Used by Senior Communities
One of the biggest challenges facing assisted living facilities is the prevention of falls. Falls continue to be the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults….
How Can Medicare Affect Senior Housing?
By CarePatrol The Medicare program has been affected the past few years by the implementation of The Affordable Care Act of 2010 and the I.M.P.A.C.T. Act of 2014. These legislative…
Talking To Your Parents About The Need For Assisted Living
By CarePatrol of Greater Birmingham Ask anyone of retirement age about their preference for home or community-based living as they age, and most will reply that they wish to stay…
Assisted Living or In-Home Care: Which way to go?
By CarePatrol Getting older presents unique challenges and often causes decreased independence. Even though many seniors are staying active longer, the body still slows down over time, and eventually, everyone…
Care Options When It Is No Longer Safe To Live At Home
By CarePatrol of San Mateo County Most seniors will reach a point when they are no longer safe living at home. Fortunately, seniors today have several different options that weren’t…
The Impact of the Wrong Senior Living Community
Chuck worked as a hospital-based home health medical social worker. One of his roles was to ensure seniors who were discharged from the hospital had supportive services in place for…
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes?
By CarePatrol These are challenging times. CarePatrol knows that you have a tough decision to make about your loved one’s care. You have questions and we can help you navigate…
Is Assisted Living Tax Deductible?
Connect with CarePatrol to learn about nursing home tax deductions & other tax ramifications with assisted living. We’re your resource for senior care placement.
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