Long-term care - Topics

How older adults adapt to moving into assisted living From almshouse to nursing home: how care for the elderly got institutionalized How to coordinate care when three siblings disagree about a parent's needs How to talk to a sibling who does not help with caregiving How much does assisted living cost and who actually pays for it? Can a family member be paid to care for a relative? Does insurance cover inpatient rehab and for how many days? Chronic disease management between community clinic visits How family caregivers end up with no training and no backup What is the difference between acute care and long-term care facilities? Power of attorney and guardianship: the legal tools every caregiver needs What counts as a skilled nursing facility rather than assisted living? How do you decide between home care and a long-term care facility? Adult protective services: when a family situation crosses a line Respite care: how to actually take a week off as a caregiver The financial hit of leaving work to care for someone What a caregiver assessment by a social worker involves What a care coordinator for an older adult actually does all day What is a care needs assessment and who performs one? Choosing between aging at home and moving into assisted living Can a nursing home refuse to admit someone with dementia? Respite care options for families looking after an older relative What is the difference between long-term care and skilled nursing care? What rights do nursing home residents have about visitors and daily schedules? How do you know when a nursing home memory care unit is the right move? How does Medicaid pay for long-term care after a spend down? Is inpatient rehabilitation worth it compared to going straight home? What does long-term care insurance actually cover and when is it worth buying? What is a continuing care retirement community and who is it right for? What is the difference between home health care and ordinary home care? How do inpatient rehabilitation facilities differ from long-term acute care hospitals? Day programs for older adults: what they offer and how families enroll