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October 10th, 2010
New York assisted living facilities (ALFs) are in trouble. There are two types of assisted living programs in the state of New York: the licensed assisted living residence, which caters mainly to privately funded clients, and the Assisted Living Program (ALP), which caters to Medicaid-supported clients. The problem lies with the two-tiered system that has been created by the state of New York: one system caters to the rich, while the other caters to the poor. In many cases, there is a glaring discrepancy in the types of amenities and quality of care that can be expected at facilities that cater to the rich versus the poor. There are also different laws and standards that apply to each of the different facilities. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: assisted living, assisted living care, assisted living program, Medicaid, Medicare, New York
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October 4th, 2010
The state of Pennsylvania boasts a plethora of long term care planning resources. These resources are intended to provide information about long term care services that may be required because of injury, illness, disability, or aging. Resources available include the following: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: long term care, Long Term Care Insurance, Pennsylvania
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September 22nd, 2010
Under Arizona law, nursing home patients have the right to complain about, and receive compensation for, the neglect or abuse that they experience at a skilled nursing and/or nursing home facility. If the nursing home negligence or abuse resulted in serious injury or death, an attorney will probably be required. The case may or may not go to trial, since many nursing home facilities will attempt to settle out of court. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: nursing home, Nursing Homes, patient abuse, Patient Rights, skilled nursing
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September 15th, 2010
Nursing homes offer skilled nursing and around-the-clock care for individuals who are too sick or frail to adequately care for themselves. However, many of these individuals would prefer to remain in their own homes rather than live in a nursing home. There may also be concerns about the costs involved in nursing home care. Fortunately, many states, including California, offer two alternative programs to nursing homes: the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and the Social Managed Care Plan. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: california, managed care, Nursing Homes, PACE, skilled nursing
Posted in Home Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing Home Alternatives, Nursing Homes | No Comments »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: assisted living, Georgia, Home Care, skilled nursing
Posted in Care Giving Strategies, Home Care | No Comments »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Home Care, oregon, senior
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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
Posted in Care Giving Strategies, Elder Care, aging trends | No Comments »
August 6th, 2010
The U.S. News & World Report is known for its rankings of colleges, but it also ranks other institutions, including nursing homes. Having investigated over 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S., the journal singled out 131 of these as “Special-Focus Facilities,” or SFFs. These long term care facilities are termed SFFs if three types of violations occur: first, if the facility fails to pass three consecutive inspections in a row, second, if the violation would’ve affected many residents, and third, if the facility fails to remedy the problems on repeat inspections.
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Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, special focus facilities
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: assisted living, long term care, nursing home, residential care, skilled nursing
Posted in Alzheimer's Care, Care Costs, Degenerative Disease, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Private Care | No Comments »
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