Today was one of those days that reminded me how much I love my job in working with seniors and learning from each of their life stories. I often come across stories of survival, love stories, stories of Veteran’s, and stories of success (well, they’re all successful in my eyes). Today was a love story. …
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While the CLASS Act will not cover 100% of the costs of long term care, it is one solution to help individuals subsidize the costs of care that may be received as they age.
The CLASS (Community Living Assistance Services and Support) Act Law, which is part of the Health Care Reform, will be set up …
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Currently, there are about 10 million caregivers in the United States and 75% percent of them are women. Pennsylvania has the 5th largest population of caregivers. Taking on the stresses of caregiving can take quite a toll on individuals. Here are 10 tips for caregivers:
Take long, slow, deep breaths.
Sit in a quiet room …
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Part 2 of 5: Listen
You have an idea of what the community looks like and now it is time to listen. Is what you hear pleasing to the ear?
How are staff members communicating with the residents? Are they compassionate or demanding?
Do the residents seem to be enjoying themselves or are you hearing a lot of …
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Medication administration is one of the most common reasons families consider long-term care for their loved ones. Your loved one is forgetting to take their medications and you do not want to pay someone to come in every day only to receive confirmation that they did or did not take their medications. In recent years, …
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