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Articles for Caregivers

In this section we have listed articles by our staff and contributing authors. These articles are not listed in any particular order. We hope you find them useful and informative.

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The most common reason for discharge from an assisted living facility is the need for a nursing home stay.

Founded in 1985, the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission is the nation's only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities and other retirement communities that meet its standards.

The average cost for Nursing Home Care is about $50,000 a year. Like many people, you may think Medicare pays for it, but unfortunately it doesn't. Reference: AARP

Articles by Clare Absher, RN, BSN

Tap into Local Resources for Homecare

Can I Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?

Choosing Home Care; What You Should Know

Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part III

Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part II

Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part I

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Choosing the Right Assisted Living is a Major Decision

Safety Modifications for a Senior Friendly Bathroom

BedSores... Persistent Attention is Key to Healing

BedSores... Easier to Prevent Than to Heal

Monitoring Care in Nursing Home

When Is It Time to Move Your Loved One to a Care Facility

Tips for Cutting Costs of Assisted Living

Senior Care Facility Tour: A Quick Screening Quiz

Should I Hire In-Home Help Privately or Through an Agency

Tips for Finding, Interviewing, and Keeping In-Home Help

Convincing Mom or Dad to Get In-Home Help

Vacationing with Aging Parents

Mom or Dad Has Alzheimer's... What Type of Care is Best?

Ten Tell-tale Signs That Your Aging Parents Need Help

Caring for Mom and Dad is a Family Affair

More Dos and Don'ts When Caring for Mom and Dad

What Does Assisted Living Really Cost?

Articles by Karen Rice, M.A., LNHA

What's New In Long-Term Care?

M E D I A T I O N

Family Caregiver Mediation

Home Safety and Dementia

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