Geoff

Geoff has had several family members graduate through different levels and different types of senior care. He writes on Senior Care Advisor to help other families as they go through the senior care journey with a loved one.

What is Respite Care?

In the United States, there are currently 40.4 million unpaid caregivers for adults aged 65 and older.1 Many of these caregivers are family members providing care for a loved one. For family caregivers, burnout is a frequent and serious concern. Caregiver burnout begins when the quality of life of the caregiver declines. Respite care attempts

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What Is Memory Care?

Many seniors will find that living independently with declining cognitive abilities may become increasingly difficult and unsafe. Memory care units and facilities are designed to assist those living with dementia and unable to care for themselves. Memory care is a popular choice; in the last decade, it is the top growing sector in the assisted

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Residents’ Rights in Long-Term Care: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes & Group Homes

What are Residents’ Rights? Residents’ rights ensure that someone living in a nursing facility will enjoy the same rights as someone living in the larger community. Further, through the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, Long-term care facilities accepting Medicare / Medicaid are required to provide the following rights to residents: Additionally, the Nursing Home

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What Is Long-term Care Insurance?

What Does Long-term Care Insurance Cover? Long-term care insurance helps seniors cover non-medical needs and services in an assisted living facility, nursing home or in-home care due to a serious illness, disability, injury or effects of aging.  These services may include help with daily tasks, professional nursing care and rehabilitation. There may also be coverage

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Assisted Living vs Memory Care: What’s The Difference?

Assisted Living vs. Memory Care Assisted living and memory care are both long term care facilities for those who require help with several activities of daily living. Memory care provides enhanced long-term care for seniors with memory loss or memory issues (such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia) and may be a part of an assisted

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