Old age happens. It is inevitable, and it is best faced on a multi-generational basis. The families that are most able to handle what is almost always an incredibly challenging time – Very Old Age with their seniors – are the ones that have prepared well. This preparation allows adult children and parents to focus …
Assisted Living and Memory Care communities fall into two types relative to how they charge- All-Inclusive or Rent + Care. All-Inclusive Model These communities charge one monthly fee to cover virtually every cost associated with living in that community. Only a few Assisted Living communities on Long Island and in the NYC area use this …
We often get questions about how (or if) Medicare and Medicaid can be used to pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care charges. We also get questions about how seniors pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care communities overall. Medicare Medicare is a government support program, paying healthcare costs for seniors and the disabled. Medicare …
No one wants to give up what they perceive as independence. This holds true for seniors, too. They often resist placement in Assisted Living or Memory Care. Sometimes this resistance is built upon a general suspicion of ‘nursing homes.’ Other times seniors understand what they would be getting but just prefer the familiar home to …
Assisted Living and Memory Care can be wonderful options for seniors. There is activity, good food, easy access to medical care, socialization, new people, and safety. The question that families often want to ask, though, rarely do is: what if the senior is incontinent? Incontinence is Normal in Assisted Living and Memory Care Incontinence is a …
If you are reading this article, you might be a family member trying to wrap your mind around the devastating news that a loved one has been diagnosed with some type of dementia. Perhaps you are further into this multi-year journey, and you have arrived at the conclusion that, for the good of everyone, your …
