Navigating the Costs of Long-Term Care
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January 29, 2025
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By Mary Day
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Planning for the future requires more than just writing a will and choosing a power of attorney. It should also include discussing options for long-term care, such as assisted living or skilled nursing, in case it is needed in the future. It's important to consider the cost of long-term care and how it will be…
Read MoreAdvocating for Your Rights: How to Improve Your Quality of Life in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living
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January 22, 2025
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By Mary Day
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If you live in a nursing home and are dissatisfied with the quality of care or quality of life, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, you can participate in the monthly Resident Council meetings. The nursing home is required to provide the necessary space and assistance to conduct a meeting of residents.…
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Care Plans & Their Role in Person-Centered Care
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January 22, 2025
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By Mary Day
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Many residents who enter nursing or assisted living homes have never heard of a care plan. The care plan is a formal document that outlines a resident's medical and personal care needs, treatments, as well as their preferences for things like food, activities, and religious practices. This document serves as a guide for the staff…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Fair Treatment If You’re Told to Move Out
If you live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and they say you must move out, they must provide a written notice to leave the facility. This is called an involuntary discharge. This happens frequently and is the most common complaint to the ombudsman's office. The nursing home can ask a resident to…
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