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Archive for the ‘Care Giving Strategies’ Category
Monday, December 6th, 2010
Nursing homes are eschewed by seniors for a variety of reasons, including the surrendering of personal independence, the financial cost, and the perception that nursing homes are “the end of the line.” However, in the state of Pennsylvania, about 400 Philadelphians are taking a novel approach to nursing home care. Living Independently for Elders, or LIFE, has partnered with the St. Agnes Continuing Care Center to provide comprehensive care for older individuals in what many call a “nursing home without walls.”
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Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, Pennsylvania, skilled nursing
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010
In the state of Texas, long term care can be quite expensive, ranging from $900 to $3,000 per month for care in an assisted living facility, and from $150 to $200 per day for care in a nursing home. How can one cope with such high costs? (more…)
Tags: assisted living, long term care, Long Term Care Insurance, skilled nursing
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Home care in the state of Georgia has entered the 21st century, with caregivers operating remotely to keep tabs on aging parents and loved ones. Services such as ResCare, BeClose, SimplyHome, and QuietCare all operate via discretely placed video cameras and sensors which help track the daily activities and needs of elderly individuals. If an emergency occurs, such as a fall or heart attack, the service alerts a close relative or friend via text message or phone. Daily updates may also be provided by e-mail or other electronic means. (more…)
Tags: assisted living, Georgia, Home Care, skilled nursing
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
The state of Oregon offers several program options for senior home care, allowing seniors to remain in their own homes while receiving valuable services. These options not only save money, but they help maintain quality of life for the affected individuals. (more…)
Tags: Home Care, oregon, senior
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Due to recent medical advancements, as well as people taking better care of their health, it has become increasingly common for Ohio seniors to lead healthy and active lifestyles well into their 80’s and 90’s. Most of these seniors do not require the skilled nursing that a nursing home provides. In fact, the preference for many of these seniors is to reside in their current homes and continue performing their daily routines for as long as possible.
While the ability of many Ohio seniors to reside in their homes may be a source of comfort to their children and loved ones, it can also be a cause for concern.
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Tags: assisted living, eldercare, elderly, Nursing Homes
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
When considering long term care for a friend or relative, you may be interested to know that there are several options available to you in addition to skilled nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Some options are less costly than others, while others allow for the individual to remain in his or her home. (more…)
Tags: assisted living, long term care, nursing home, residential care, skilled nursing
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Selecting a long term care facility (i.e., nursing home) for an aging parent or relative can be a daunting task. In Illinois, there are facilities that specialize in assisted living (e.g., help with eating) while others focus on skilled nursing or health care (e.g., physical therapy). There are different long term care coverage plans under Medicare and Medicaid, with each plan requiring different qualifiers. Long term care facilities may also carry, or not carry, certain licenses and certificates. (more…)
Tags: assisted living, Illinois, insurance, Licenses, long term care, long term care facility, Long Term Care Illinois, Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, skilled nursing
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Maintaining a loved one in a nursing home can be quite expensive. In California, the average annual cost of having one person living in a private room in a nursing home (which provides skilled nursing) is over $87,000. Even in an assisted living facility, where residents are expected to be more independent (and are less supervised), the average annual cost is $42,000. (more…)
Tags: assisted living, california, long term care, Long Term Care Insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, skilled nursing
Posted in Care Costs, Degenerative Disease, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicare, Nursing Homes, Private Care, aging trends | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Staying Healthy During Ontario’s Winter Months
The number of seniors in Ontario is growing at a rapid rate as baby boomers reach their golden years. All the extra seniors couldn’t come at a worse time for Ontario’s public health system, which is faced with a record deficit in 2010. The government has already warned hospitals to expect no increase in funding, a 1% increase in funding, or a 2% increase in funding. This is bad news for hospitals, who expect to see their expenses go up by at least 3 – 3.5%, leaving a significant funding gap that would affect the services that they can provide. Where might a reduction in hospital services leave Ontario’s seniors, who in general require more health care than the average younger Canadian? (more…)
Tags: aging trends, caregiving, Elder Care, long term care
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