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Assisted Living
Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One
What They Are Assisted living is a general term used to describe residential facilities that provide care for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not require twenty-four hour skilled nursing care. These facilities typically serve individuals age sixty and older, although younger persons with similar needs may be served as well. Some facilities also offer Alzheimer's and/or dementia care. Here is some more specific information about Alzheimer's care facilities. There are two types of assisted living facilities: Large-scale...Read the rest of this article »
Alzheimer’s Care Facility Explained
As Alzheimer's disease progresses to middle or later stages, it is often necessary to place the patient in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, preferably one that specializes in treating Alzheimer's and dementia, in order to ensure proper care. Assisted living facilities offer custodial care, which includes assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting, as appropriate. In addition, assisted living aides can provide medication reminders. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services such...Read the rest of this article »
When to Move: Transitioning from Home to Facility
When does homecare stop fitting the bill? This question is faced by many and here's the rub—many people are reticent to move out of their home. I have come across similar situations in my family twice. When both my grandmother and aunt were ill, the attitude towards moving either into a long-term care facility was reticence. Both women were viewed as matriarchs who held together the family fabric in some invisible but very tangible way—similar to a French seam. Moving...Read the rest of this article »
Step 1 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Touring Checklist
Not sure what to look for when touring an assisted living facility? Wish you had someone to show you how? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to develop an easy-to-use checklist so you know what to pay attention to when touring an assisted living facility. Download Step 1 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility Checklist: Touring. The file is in a pdf format. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader® if you do not have it installed...Read the rest of this article »
Step 2 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Costs Checklist
Not sure what the true cost of an assisted living facility will be? Download Gilbert Guide’s Step 2 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Costs Checklist so you can determine what your monthly expenses will be. The file is in a pdf format. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader® if you do not have it installed on your computer. (Don’t worry; it’s free, safe and simple to use.) After downloading Step 2, move on to Step...Read the rest of this article »
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