When I meet families who are in sensitive situations of the time their parents additional care or another a loved one, there are several questions that they pose to life assistance. Most of the families prepare not well when their relatives need more help at home, assisted living or even nursing homes. Here are some of the questions and answers.
Q - I seek assistance to life for my parents, and someone I mentioned I should look at a Board of Directors and care. What exactly is it?
A - Board and care is the name of the Department of Social Services for the State of California has given to small residential care for seniors facilities (should be). These are licensed assisted living homes which are smaller than the largest facilities, which you can see on the main roads, usually accommodating approximately 6 residents. Residents staying in this type of home care may need care with activities of daily living (toilet, bathing, dressing, cooking, medication management, etc.).
Q - Assisted Living is different from that of retirement homes?
A although there are many similarities, there is a difference. "Retirement homes" is a generic term usually referring to independent communities or senior whose inhabitants are at least 55 to 60 years and are in good overall health. Assisted living, however, may have many of the same activities but have caregivers on staff 24/7 to assist residents in various care needs. There are many options available in the help to life including a variety of houses of family small, adult facilities with several levels of care.
Q - my father, who is a veteran should be living, but it may not be affordable. At the same time, his assets appear to be too large for Medi-Cal for eligibility. This seems unfair. What suggestions do you have?
A - first of all, the fact that your father was a veteran during the war, he might very well be significant benefits for him. With regard to the Medi-Cal, the false idea is that you need to spend all his money to qualify. Is not always true. You may be able to protect your assets while qualifying for Medi-Cal and veterans assistance and participation. Specialists in Medi-Cal planning and attorneys familiar with this can be useful for their fees.
Q - My mother must either obtain external assistance in domestic or possibly assisted life. Health insurance cover it?
A Medicare pay for specialized care and home in conjunction with skilled care. There are restrictions and care are carried out by a qualified licensed i.e. nursing, care professional physical/occupational therapists, etc. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care or assisted living which can includes Companion Care (Cooking, cleaning, Shopping, shopping), personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, transfer) and management of medicines (only live assisted). However, there are other payment options.
Q - I began to look in some places for my mother and I have learned to do research and ask lots of questions. Can provide you some contributions?
A assisted living and residential (Council &) care homes are licensed by the State of California. It is important to speak and meet different people, including those who run the site, and caregivers and residents. In addition, it is imperative to consider the establishment of the State assessment reports to see if there was issued citations against the location, the seriousness of these citations and how they have been remedied. The questions to be asked are too numerous to this article, but please call our Office and we would be happy to guide you in all these areas.
Frank M. Samson is the founder of Senior Care administration based in Sonoma, CA and also hosts "The Aging Boomers" on http://www.ksvy.com, Mondays at 2 pm PST. The company provides free assistance to families in helping find care home, independent and help to life for their loved ones. He can be reached at 707-939-8744 or by e-mail at frank@seniorcareauthority.com. The company website is http://www.seniorcareauthority.com.
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