At a workshop I gave a few weeks ago, a very polished woman came up to me. She told me that she and her husband had purchased long-term care insurance policies many years ago and had been recently notified that…
MoreThis weekend, many American families are celebrating the July 4th holiday with some combination of cookouts, fireworks, family get-togethers, and parades. But if you’re caring for an elderly relative, this summer holiday can be a bittersweet one. The celebration of…
MoreIn the first article in this series, we talked about how Care Plans are developed shortly after an older adult is admitted to a long-term care facility. What happens with the Care Plan if the elder will be in the…
MoreNursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other long-term facilities that accept Medicaid and Medicare must abide by federal laws governing residents’ rights. One of those rights involves creating a Care Plan for the resident. Federal law provides that, to the extent…
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