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Care Options
Discover how to find a nursing home for a loved one remotely and effortlessly. Get expert guidance and make the best choice for their care today!
Care Options
Selecting a nursing home is a significant decision, requiring careful consideration of several key factors. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an unexpected circumstance, we're here to provide you with the crucial information needed to make informed decisions about nursing home care.
Cost & Payments
Learn how to navigate Medicaid coverage for nursing home care in MA. Discover eligibility criteria for MassHealth and start your application today!
Touring & Moving
To assist with this transition, we have developed a detailed packing list and moving guide tailored for seniors and their caregivers entering a nursing home.
Care Options
Choosing the right care for your aging loved one can be challenging. Our guide compares assisted living and nursing homes, highlighting key differences in care levels, services, and costs. Discover which option best suits your loved one's needs and ensures their well being.
Cost & Payments
Paying for a nursing home can be daunting when you don’t know where to begin. This blog discusses the many different ways to pay for nursing home care.
Touring & Moving
Nursing homes earn stars from one star to five stars based on how they perform in three main areas Health Inspections, Staffing, and Quality Measures.
Legal
Planning for the future is never easy, but one of the most critical steps you can take for yourself or a loved one is setting up a healthcare proxy. This legal document ensures that someone you trust will make medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so.
Legal
Setting up a Power of Attorney for your elderly parent is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure their affairs are managed according to their wishes.
Legal
When your parent can no longer make important decisions, its essential to have legal documents in place to ensure their wishes are respected. This blog explains the difference between a health care proxy and a power of attorney, how to choose the right people for these roles, and tips for avoiding conflicts
Legal
Navigating the legal needs of a loved one in a nursing home can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to guardianship and conservatorship. Though often confused, these legal arrangements serve different purposes. Guardianship handles healthcare and personal decisions, while conservatorship manages financial matters. This blog outlines when each may be necessary in Massachusetts nursing homes to ensure the proper care and financial management of residents.
Family & Caregiver Advice
Understand the symptoms of Dementia to help with early detection, intervention, and compassionate caregiving.
Legal
In this guide, we'll explore the various rights nursing home residents are entitled to and the measures in place to protect them. Whether you're a family member, a resident, or an advocate, this information will help you stand up for what's right and make informed decisions.
Legal
In this blog post, we will unpack the responsibilities of a Nursing Home Ombudsman, explore the impact they have on long-term care advocacy, and provide insights to help you better understand how these dedicated individuals can assist you or your loved ones.
Family & Caregiver Advice
More than half of adult children in America have helped their parents with housework, errands and home repairs. According to the Pew Research Center, about 52% of those with parents age 65 to 74, and 64% with parents 75 and older lend a hand because their parents need help. Caregiving can be a demanding task, and there comes a point where a nursing home might be a more suitable option to ensure the continued well-being and safety of your loved one.
Family & Caregiver Advice
This blog explains the importance of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) in assessing a person’s ability to live independently as they age.
Legal
In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the reasons for discharges, what happens if they are involuntary, the importance of proper notice, and how to ensure a smooth transition if you’re voluntarily moving a loved one from a nursing home.
Cost & Payments
This guide will walk you through who pays for hospice care in a nursing home, the available public- and private-pay options, and what steps to take to ease the financial burden during such a sensitive time.
Family & Caregiver Advice
If you’re wondering whether it’s possible to take your loved one out, how Medicaid or Medicare policies apply, or how to plan such an outing, this guide simplifies everything you need to know.
Family & Caregiver Advice
This blog will guide you through the factors to consider, why elderly parents may resist nursing homes, and how to approach this delicate conversation in a way that fosters trust, empathy, and collaboration.
Legal
This blog will break down the legal framework surrounding nursing home evictions, outline situations where residents may face discharge, and explain the protections in place to ensure their rights are upheld.
Family & Caregiver Advice
Caregiver burnout affects your health & the quality of care you provide. Learn its symptoms, causes, and solutions to manage burnout effectively.
