Assisted Living Care

my parents are looking at this type of accommodation in the Malvern hills, UK , MB it comes at a cost !

Residential assisted living costs are directly associated with the options you choose for your facility. There are some options you should not compromise on. For example, if you need a maximum care facility, you should pay the cost for this service. However, there are some costs that you can cut without compromising your health and safety. These costs are generally related with the housing facility or services that you will receive while you stay there.

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yes i was kicked out of monroe guidance for going to walgreens and geting a non-narcotic musle relaxer for muscle spasms. they will not give me a second chance even though i am homeless and in need of there help desperatly. i feel its for personal reasons but Deann says its not,she says its for other reasons. all i wanted was a second chance and i was refused quite rudely i feel. Thx

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A Golden Haven ALF in Kissimmee, Florida is worthy of commendation. The service is superior and of good quality, efficient and caring staff and beautiful location. If you are looking for an ALF for your loved ones, A GOLDEN HAVEN is highly recommended.

I work for a company that provides "Aging in Place" technology for seniors. It is a good alternative to assisted living because it monitors activity and health in the home. It is an internet based system that detects paterns of motion and alerts family or care givers when something is wrong. It also provides communication in the form of emails, text messages and virtual SKYPE conversations all available through an internet connection. It also has a touchscreen monitor that is so easy to operate. It is not for everyone but for some it is an cost effective alternative to assisted living or 24 hour care because it allows you to stay at home and age independently. Please contact me if you would like more information.

Thank you for this generally comprehensive article on assisted living(AL). I would add that folks need to save, insure and invest to prepare for their own long-term care needs later. As you point out, AL can cost from $2000 to $8000 a month and can last for years. Even a person using home care needs funds to pay caregivers--even for their children who are impacting their income and prospects for a good retirement. Saving starts as young as possible. Insure for long-term care when you are still relatively healthy and have savings to lose and enough income to pay premiums of $500 to $2200 a year. Do not wait on this--your good health buys your LTC insurance--money just pays for it. With Comprehensive coverage, home, assisted living, equipment and more is covered when 70% of us will face long-term care issues ourselves sometime after turning 65. See the Federal Gov't site www.longtermcare.gov

My name is Brenda Huth and I am moving to north branch this weekend and I was wondering if any one is hiring for cna caregivers I have been one sense 1990 and i am looking for work.

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What can I do as friend to an 80 yr old woman who lives in complete filth,her apartment wreaks of urine and feces,she walks with a walker,her foot is probably infected,she's a HOARDER,and she still employed by the STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR OVER 40 YRS.....

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I have a good friend who has has Parkinson's for about 10 yrs. She is cared for by her husband and takes her own medications. She also adjusts her own meds, as needed. On Friday her blood pressure spiked up and down, and she passed out three times. She was taken to the hosp. where they are doing tests. Is this a common side effect of the disease? Could it be due to her adjusting her meds? It seems that adjusting your meds is common in Parkinson's, i.e., taking a little earlier/later, etc. Most tests are negative at this point.

Be very careful when visiting Assisted Living Facilities. They are all FOR PROFIT operations. They will talk a very good game. Make sure you ask them what the fees are for everything from medication to daily or weekly help. Their fees add up very quickly. We are in the process of trying to find a safe, secure place for my parents and it has been a VERY stressful and upsetting experince. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THEIR SMOOTH TALKING APPROACH. In the end it will only be all about the money.

My mom has been recovering from a bad car accident several months ago. Now because of her age (74) the recovery and rehab has been very slow and challenging. I never thought a nursing home or assisted living would be an option with our family but that's the crossroad we are now facing.Prayer changes things and God will make a way for our dear mother.PRAY

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I am 63, a widow and am in poor health. I walk with a rollator, am diabetic, and have several other conditions. I live alone in a cabin 32 miles from town. I am still able to stay alone if someone gets my groceries but going to the dr. is almost out of the question since I can't get into the vehicles most of my friends drive. I live on less than $700 a month Social Security Disability/Veterans Benefits.... What, if any options are available to me when I can't stay alone any more?

My Father passed away 2 years ago. Since then, my Mom keeps having this episodes where she moans like shes in pain but she stares right through you. We took her the emergency room and they put her on the floor where mentally ill go, she stays 7 days and comes back home ok. By the time they get her set up there in 5 or so hrs. shes o.k. We try to get her into assisted living but they say she has to much income. She does'nt get enough to even pay for a place. Explain this if you can.`

i am rhonda in owensboro,ky ,,my husband and i have plans to move in a condo in huntsville ala,,,the condo belongs to my daughter in madison ala.....the thing of it is my husband is in person care facility ,,,here in owensboro,,,,we dont want to leave her here,,,we dont know about ala,,expenses ,,concering care for her,,,shr only draws $649.. a month,,,and fern terrace gets all but $60.00 and that is hers to last a month,,,,what are you standards of pricing on her,,,can you help with some info on this ,,she altimerezers,,,please excues the spelling,,,,we are planning to move maybe july or august 2011,,,she has no other monies available,,,,we can always leave her in in owensboro,,,if things dont work out!!!sincerely rhonda

We are a couple of 85-year-olds whose minds are still sharp. We are still driving; however not far. We live too far away from any family. I used to live in Citrus Heights and liked it. We like a university town. We now live in Ashland, Oregon, a perfectly wonderful place, and hate to leave it, but feel we must.

SEEMA'S ELDERLY HOME, HEMET, CA. This place is just awful! We live out of state and had to move my mom here for a short time until we found a better facility. We found a much better community for her but once we tried to move her out the owner Karen would not allow it. Not only that she's trying to take over my mom's bank and checking account; I've called authorities but no one can help unless we fly back to Hemet and we can't afford it at this time. I have nothing but regret about this place. They charge an arm and a leg and all you get is a shared room, except for my mom, she got the couch. And as for meals- soup and a sandwich for lunch and dinner; and good luck trying to reach your loved one by phone; you'll get a recording or a fax machine to answer your call. I've called Karen 11 times and she's never returned my phone calls. This place has been a one year headache and incredibly stressful.

ALFA has created a consumer checklist, http://www.alfa.org/alfa/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=846, that can help guide you through the process of checking out various assisted living communities. ALFA also provides a list of state agencies that oversee assisted living,http://www.alfa.org/alfa/State_Regulations_and_Licensing_Informat.asp, which you can contact to see whether there have been any complaints about a community you're considering.