Nursing Communities

Nursing homes are facilities for seniors in need of 24-hour nursing care. They provide many of the same care options offered in other senior communities such as room and board, personal care, protection, supervision and other types of therapy. Typically nursing care falls into three levels of care:

Unwinding a Senior

One of the most daunting tasks in the life of a Senior and their family can be the process of implementing a “Life Unwinding Plan.” “Unwinding”, or preparing a Senior for late-life transitions, can be stressful not only for the senior, but the family as well. Establishing a plan of action prior to a major transition can be a life saver when the time comes to move forward.   There are a tremendous amount of...

Retirement Communities Making Health And Wellness ...

By Doug Callahan Henry David Thoreau once said, “An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” Henry had a point, but the benefits last much longer than a day. Staying active is a great way to prevent illness, add years to your life and also make those years more enjoyable. And while living in a senior community, a daily walk is just one of the many steps you can take to start on your way to improved health and...

Paying For Senior Housing And Home Care With Socia...

By Doug Callahan Social Security benefits are an excellent way to supplement the cost of senior housing and home health care. But unfortunately, your monthly Social Security check will probably not cover the costs entirely – but it will certainly help! For example, the cost of living in assisted living facilities usually hovers around $3,000. For comparison, the average monthly benefit for retirees was $1,164 in 2009....

How To Get Medicare To Pay For Nursing Home Care

By Doug Callahan In certain situations, Medicare will cover the costs of your nursing home stay, as long as you are fully eligible and the stay is required for your health and well-being. The best resource for getting Medicare to pay for nursing care is the Nursing Home Compare page on the Medicare website. It’s an online tool that allows you to search and compare all the nursing facilities that are certified by...

Retirement Communities for Alzheimer’s and D...

Knowing what to do and where to turn for help when our loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or related memory impairment/dementia can be very confusing. Due to the progression of the disease and the symptoms that typically accompany it, more help may be required than can be provided at home. The physical strength of the primary caregiver, the demands of work and family, the availability of financial...

Estate Planning Can Help Pay For Your Long Term Ca...

Estate Planning is often a necessary task. It is most commonly known as a way to direct your assets to those you wish to provide for after your death. But, did you know that part of the estate planning process could also help with providing for your care or the care of a loved one upon disability? A well thought out estate plan can prove especially useful where a beneficiary may need government assistance, such as SSI or...

Skilled Nursing Facilities At A Glance

When you’re in the hospital, all you can think about is getting back home. So when the discharge planner suggests a short- term stay at a Skilled Nursing Facility, it probably feels like a detour to you. But the truth of the matter is that this pit stop can often be the most direct route to your recovery. What’s the benefit? “Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) are designed to help the patient get from nursing care...