Now that the COVID-19 visitation rules at assisted living facilities have changed, how do I safely visit my loved one? This document from the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman offers tips for visitation success.
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Vaccine scams are popping up. How can you tell if it is real or a scam? This flier from The Senior Source can help you spot the difference. ATTENTION: Watch out for COVID-19 Vaccine frauds and scams in your email inbox. When in doubt DO NOT click any links in the email. Call our Elder Financial
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Many older adults are in debt at retirement age. How did this happen and how do you tackle the problem? This article from the Silver Century Foundation dives into the growing problem and its solutions.
In the Red, More and more older adults are in debt at retirement age—and beyond Read More »
Long-term-care facilities have many questions about the vaccine as it is initially distributed. Is it safe for our residents? How do we get it? The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) shares this document of pertinent COVID-19 vaccine information with all nursing facilities.
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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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