- Alzheimer’s Care
- Care Facility Evaluation Checklists
- Communicating with Loved Ones
- Downsizing Your Home
- Essential Documents
- Home Modification
- Hospitalization
- Paying for Care
- Respite
- Tips for Easy Moving
- Weighing your Housing Options
Alzheimer’s Care Facilities Explained
Alzheimer's Care Facilities Explained What They Are Alzheimer's care facilities are live-in facilities that provide care for individuals with dementia who cannot live independently. Both nursing homes and assisted living facilities can provide residential care for Alzheimer's patients; however, the term Alzheimer's care facility typically is used to describe assisted living residences. Sometimes Alzheimer's care facilities are a part of a larger assisted living community which also serves seniors who do not have dementia, but require some type of...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 »
Accreditation Agencies: What They Are & What They Do
There are many accreditation agencies for long-term care facilities and services, but not all of them are created equal. Many charge the facilities and service providers a fee and require a self-evaluation form, but perform little to no follow-up. To the consumer, an accreditation based on such practices doesn't mean much. So if you're thinking about moving into a senior care facility or engaging other long-term care services, make sure you do your due diligence to find out what...Read the rest of this article »
