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Moving On—Help for Seniors Relocating To Nursing Homes Or Assisted Living Facilities

On December 17, 2020   /   Blog  
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Moving On—Help for Seniors Relocating To Nursing Homes Or Assisted Living Facilities

Moving to a new home is stressful in and of itself. When the move involves a senior relocating to a nursing home or assisted living facility, the situation is considerably more complicated, both emotionally and physically. Fortunately, a number of companies now specialize in helping seniors and their loved ones move to long-term care facilities, or even relocate to smaller, senior-friendly private homes. Together, these companies are known as Senior Move Managers. The National Organization of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) was formed in 2002. NASMM now comprises Senior Move Management companies across the United States, Canada, and overseas. According to the NASMM website, Senior Move Managers typically provide all or some of the following services, depending on the particular company and the senior’s specific needs: Creation of an overall move or “age in place” plan Organizing the move, sorting belongings, and downsizing Customized floor plans Arranging for the profitable disposal

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How to Inspect A Nursing Home to Make Sure It’s Right for you or Your Loved One

On March 26, 2020   /   Blog  
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How to Inspect A Nursing Home to Make Sure It’s Right for you or Your Loved One

An article by AARP discusses several factors to consider when choosing a nursing home. Here is a brief synopsis.  Inspect the grounds Are there outdoor sitting areas available and do the residents use them? Are dumpsters well concealed and relatively clean? Is it quiet or can you hear a lot of noise coming from traffic or some other source? Does it seem like you or your loved one would find the area relaxing and a nice place to sit? Talk to residents Ask residents if they like living at the facility. You can ask about the food, what a typical day is like, if there are activities and outings for residents, and whether the facility sponsors events for family members. The facility might be beautiful, but make sure the residents seem well cared for and content. Talk to the staff Ask people working at the facility about their jobs and

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Medicaid, Nursing Home Costs, and the Rumor Mill

On January 9, 2020   /   Blog  
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Medicaid, Nursing Home Costs, and the Rumor Mill

One-half of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily high cost of long-term care. The real surprise is that half of all Americans don’t seek Medicaid assistance to cover nursing home costs. There are several reasons for this, but one of the most common can be summed up in a single word: hearsay. Or, if you prefer, the rumor mill. Here are just a few examples of the myths surrounding the use of Medicaid to pay for nursing home care: The healthy spouse will be kicked out of the family home The government will take all of your assets You’ll have to live in an old, dilapidated facility You’ll receive inadequate care, or no care at all Rumors like these often come from well-meaning family members, friends, and neighbors. While none of them are

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