Anita Silverman

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Anita Silverman is a geriatric care manager in Lake Worth, Florida.

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1. Wednesday September 05, 2007

   0. Can my mom try out an assisted-living home before she commits to it?

      Answer - Fortunately many assisted living facilities offer a temporary-stay option called a "respite" as a way for your mom to test the waters and see if she's comfortable in her new environment before getting in too deep financially. Under this scenario, your mother pays the usual monthly fee (for rent and services...

   1. How can you help calm dementia parent in nursing home?

      Answer - Tell the staff you'd like to work with them to put together an intervention plan that will help your mom feel less anxious and upset. Ask the director which staff member you should work with and plan on spending some time at the home for a week or two to get at the root of what's upsetting her. 1 Comment

   2. How can I prescreen assisted-living facilities so I don't have to tour every one?

      Answer - Start by asking your local Area Agency on Aging for a list of the facilities in your area. Once you have your list, call your local ombudsman for long-term care and ask if complaints have been filed against any of the facilities. Not all ombudsman programs will supply this information, but it's worth a call to find out... 1 Comment