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April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
When families of children with disabilities experience challenges surrounding education, financial resources, and insurance it is not uncommon for them to seek answers and support. Virginia’s great passion is helping families receive the help, guidance, and mentoring they need.
Our team frequently assists families to help their loved ones move into an Assisted Living Facility in their area. This process can be stressful when trying to determine which facility will meet the needs of their loved ones. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from families is,"How do we know what level of care they will need?"
Our team has been making holiday plans for our clients who have family out of town. Most of our clients will see family for a short visit, but they won’t have a lot going on in the weeks leading up to Christmas. During this holiday season, we are working to be sensitive to the fact that there may be pressure for people to be involved in and find joy in celebrations.
Jennifer hired us to help with her grandmother. She had hired some private pay caregivers that her friends had used in the past. Her grandmother is in her 90s and needs help around the clock. She had already decided on their pay rates and schedule but did not know where to go from there. Since the caregivers seemed kind and competent and her grandmother liked them she assumed everything would go smoothly. Since Jennifer lives out of town, she hired us to implement our "Assisted Living at Home" program.
Let's navigate the process of finding an in-home caregiver for your loved one.
The majority of older Americans wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible, but aren't made aware of the available resources to ensure a safe, long-term living situation.
When it comes to that first medical crisis with an aging parent, it is almost always unexpected and you are often unprepared for it. There are many services to provide support during this chaotic time but how do you know where to start?
Making a move to skilled care doesn't have to drain your life's savings (or at least that was the case for Clyde's family).
It can be hard to live alone as a new widow and often the best option is to move closer to adult children. Having an impartial advocate during the process can make all the difference in getting what you want most.
Managing the moving pieces of your parents care can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
I recently had the privilege of helping Kathy and her grandmother, Joy. Kathy contacted me a couple of months ago for an assessment and to see if her grandmother was appropriate for assisted living . I met with Joy and her son David in her home. We reviewed her legal and financial status. We talked about her diagnosis and medications. I learned that her dementia was pretty far progressed and that she was struggling to walk safely or to remember to eat or drink. She did choose to move to a smaller personal care home for the lower staffing ratios and more concierge care.
Take a deep breath – we will help you take the next steps.
