Q. When my friend, Vicki, was shopping around for assisted living facilities for her mother, one in particular stood out to her. The lovely marketing materials showed beautiful landscaping, rooms that resemble those at a classy … [Read more...]
Print This PageBait and Switch: When You’re Not Getting the Care You Were Promised in Assisted Living
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How to Afford Assisted Living
January 24, 2020 by
Q. We are considering assisted living for my father in the not so distant future. He doesn’t quite need a nursing home yet, but he certainly needs more help than we can provide in the home. Although assisted living is not as … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Care Getting More Expensive or Has it Hit its Peak?
October 25, 2019 by
Q. My mother has lived alone for the past three years since my father passed away. She is starting to get lonely and needs more help these days. I recently started looking into in-home care as an option. I knew it would be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Do I Know if Assisted Living is Right for My Dad?
March 15, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette, My father is considering assisted living. He wants me to help him choose a facility. I honestly don’t know where to begin or if assisted living is even right for him. How can I know? Thanks!Anita … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan They Kick Her Out of Assisted Living?
September 25, 2018 by
Jeff Regan received a shocking phone call from Atria Assisted Living to inform him that his aunt, Marilou Jones, 94, who has dementia, was being evicted. The family was informed by the nurse who phoned them that Marilou can't … [Read more...]
Print This PageHas In-home Care Gotten a Lot More Expensive this Year?
October 13, 2017 by
Q. I’ve been a full-time caregiver for my mother for the past few years. Last year, when I noticed that my role was becoming more than I could handle myself, I started looking into in-home care. At the time, I decided against it … [Read more...]
Print This PageComparing Aging-in-Place vs. Assisted Living
February 24, 2017 by
Q. My father passed away last year, and my mother has lived alone ever since. Her colonial-style home is becoming difficult to navigate due to her mobility issues. She has fallen several times and we are worried about her. She … [Read more...]
Print This PageMandating Overtime Pay for In-Home Caregivers
October 23, 2015 by
My mother-in-law, Stella, lives alone in her home in Florida, and her health has been declining for some time. About a year ago, we hired an in-home caregiver for her who comes 4 hours every day from a local agency. Now her … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Will Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living?
December 12, 2014 by
Dear Baxter,My father is in the early stages of dementia, and is considering assisted living. If my father is eligible, does Medicaid cover assisted living, or only nursing home care?Thanks for your help!Anita … [Read more...]
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