The Senior Source’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director, Suzanna Sulfstede shared the “5 Essential Tips for Families with Loved Ones in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19” with Jane McGarry.
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When COVID-19 restricted visitation, Marsha Evans came up with a long list of ways for volunteers to connect virtually with seniors, and she’s still adding to it.
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Older adults also lose more money in scams. The FTC says the median loss for people 80 and older was $1,600 vs. $600 for those 60-69 and $379 for those 30-39. Losses, however, can reach five and six figures.
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Choosing an assisted living facility is an important decision. Your loved one’s health, safety, and happiness are vital. You also need to understand the costs and benefits. This helpful worksheet will walk you through the process of selecting the home that best meets your needs.
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Choosing an assisted living facility is an important decision. Your loved one’s health, safety, and happiness are vital. You also need to understand the costs and benefits. This helpful worksheet will walk you through the process of selecting the home that best meets your needs.
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Choosing the right care facility for your loved-one is a stressful process. This link to the U.S. Medicare website helps you find and compare nursing homes, hospitals, and other elderly care facilities. It is searchable by your location and facility type and allows you to sort the facilities by their 5-star-scale ranking or proximity to
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This link to the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care’s website page for family caregivers contains many helpful resources. It includes fact sheets and advice on selecting nursing homes, getting quality care, resident’s rights and family involvement.
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This checklist offers advice for reuniting residents and families after the COVID -19 separation. It explains what to look for and questions to ask as you resume visits in a long-term care facility. It is a presentation of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Group.
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How do I visit my loved one safely during the pandemic? This link offers tips for family members with regards to COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. It includes: how vaccinations affect visitation; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance; governmental actions; and general tips. This is a website page of the National Consumer Voice
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How devistating has the pandemic been for nursing home residents? This link takes you to data regarding COVID-19 in nursing homes. It includes statistics for both residents and staff including percent vaccinated, confirmed cases, and deaths. It is compiled from the information reported by nursing homes to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and
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