Could you be on the hook for your parents’ nursing home bill?
Being held responsible for your parent’s nursing home bill is a scenario that few people think about. Caould it happen to you?
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Dec 1, 2021
Have You Discovered Our Podcast?
Have you discovered the AGING STARTS NOW podcast? It's a great way to learn how to plan for the realities of growing older.
Oct 6, 2021
Residents’ Rights Differ by Care Setting
As we continue our focus on residents' rights during the month of October, let's take a look at some of the key differences between...
Oct 6, 2021
Know Your Loved One’s Rights
Every October during Residents Rights Month, we shine the spotlight on the rights guaranteed by law to those who live in long-term care...
Sep 20, 2021
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Residents’ Rights
Have you ever thought about what rights a person has if they happen to live in a nursing home or an assisted living facility?
Sep 14, 2021
Who Makes the Rules?
It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.
Jul 8, 2021
How COVID Has Changed Elder Care
What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?
Jun 28, 2021
Should I Move Mom Home?
Are you feeling pressure to move your parent out of a long-term care facility—and into your home?
Jun 28, 2021
Get Me Out of Here
If the experience of COVID-19 is nudging you to move your loved one out of a long-term care facility, here's what you need to consider.
May 10, 2021
Meaningful Visits – Part 1
What can you do to set the stage for meaningful visits? Try these tips:
May 10, 2021
Meaningful Visits – Part 2
What else can you do to prepare for visits? Try these ideas.
May 10, 2021
No Place Like Home: A History of Home Care in the U.S.
National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.
Jan 12, 2021
To Place or Not to Place – Part 3
Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?
Jan 12, 2021
To Place or Not to Place – Part 4
Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?
Jan 12, 2021
To Place or Not to Place – Part 2
Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?
Jan 12, 2021
To Place or Not to Place – Part 1
Caring for an elderly loved one can be a long road, especially if there is chronic illness involved.
Dec 21, 2020
What is the Hidden Cost of COVID?
The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.
Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 4
We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety
Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 3
In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.
Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 2
Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.
Dec 17, 2020
Hidden Costs of COVID – Part 5
In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.
Nov 14, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
Sep 11, 2020
Understanding Care Plan Meetings
At a care plan meeting, staff and residents/families talk about life in the facility – meals, activities, therapies, schedule, and more.
Aug 19, 2020
Staying Connected as Lock Downs Continue
What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?
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