Dear Raider,I read that it is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and last night Lester Holt talked about the rising cost of living for aging Americans. With most things continuing to rise in price, I can’t even imagine the cost of … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Federal Rule Sets Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes — the Biggest Reform in Nursing Home Policy in Decades
April 30, 2024 by
A federal mandate that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes was finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week. Three final rules were issued to “fulfill President Biden’s commitment to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCoping with the “Transfer Trauma” of Moving a Loved One
January 23, 2024 by
Rachel, a caregiver for her mother who is in the early to mid-stages of dementia, is on the emotional roller coaster of moving her mom to an assisted living facility. It’s taking quite a toll on her and her mother, because … [Read more...]
Print This PageWill My Mother Face Financial Ruin Paying for a Nursing Home?
December 15, 2023 by
Q. My mother has Parkinson’s, and it is progressively getting more difficult for her to do things on her own. She has fallen several times and is having trouble swallowing. We have an aide who comes to help her, but this level of … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Best Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
December 15, 2023 by
Dear Hayek, This year is my mother-in-law's first Christmas in a nursing home. What are some thoughtful gift ideas to brighten her holidays, and what are some things we should keep in mind when shopping for her? Thanks so much … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Reside with a Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility when Your Health Situations Are Different?
May 12, 2023 by
Q. My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They are one of those happy couples who spend every waking moment together and are still as much in love as the day they met. My mother has memory issues that are … [Read more...]
Print This PageJimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care — What That Really Means!
March 14, 2023 by
Former US President Jimmy Carter, 98, is both the oldest living and longest-lived US president. Recently, after a series of short hospital stays, he announced that he will spend his remaining time at home with his family and … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Put a Stop to Illegal Nursing Home Debt Collection Tactics
January 6, 2023 by
Q. Happy New Year! My mother has dementia, and we are looking into nursing home options. I had lunch with a friend today, and she told me a horror story that involved debt collectors. My friend was surprised and incredibly upset … [Read more...]
Print This PageAssisted Living Is Failing to Meet the Needs of Seniors in the US
December 6, 2022 by
The senior population in the United States has quadrupled since 1900 and is expected to continue growing significantly, with 46 percent of the baby boomer generation now age 65 and up. According to the Administration for Community … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Am I Financially Liable If I Sign a Nursing Home Agreement for Someone Else?
July 29, 2022 by
Dear Oakley,When a loved one enters a nursing home, who is the person who signs the legal documents? Would it be the individual themselves, the spouse, or the children? Does signing the papers make the person who signed … [Read more...]
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