Podcasts about nursing home care

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Episode: May 2024 Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD Guest(s): Geoffrey Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS; Stina Ek, PhD; Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief) In This Episode: In this episode, host Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, and co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will discuss three articles from the May issue. First, they will talk with first author Geoffrey Gusoff, MD, MBA, MS, about a study on enhancing the workforce via improving home care workers' voices. Next, they will talk with Stina Ek, PhD, the lead author of an article about physical resilience and its impact on recovery post-hip fracture. Finally, co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, will review a study examining antibiotic prescribing patterns for UTIs and pneumonia in nursing homes based on prescriber type and specialty. Articles Referenced: Having a Say in Patient Care: Factors Associated with High and Low Voice among Home Care Workers Characterizing the Individuals Who Regain or Maintain Walking Ability after a Hip Fracture: Insights Into Physical Resilience  Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Urinary Tract Infections and Pneumonia by Prescriber Type and Specialty in Nursing Home Care, 2016–2018  Date Recorded: May 29, 2024 Available Credit: The American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) issues CMD credits for AMDA On-The-Go and affiliate podcast episodes as follows: Claim CMD Credit

You can't fix what you can't measure, and for too many years, advocates and officials have attempted to reform the nursing home system without an accurate accounting of multiple metrics – including the flow of money and the track records of owners. CFI strategic advisor Anne Montgomery joins the podcast to discuss her efforts to bring greater transparency to the long-term care landscape, as well as her advocacy for the EINSTEIN Option – a comprehensive federal pilot program that would support a variety of transformation efforts, including workforce development and the construction of small-home nursing communities. Read more about the EINSTEIN option: https://www.mcknights.com/news/advocates-call-for-aca-backed-demonstration-projects-in-nursing-home-sector/ Save the date for our annual conference, coming November 11-13: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/2024-conference/

This time on Code WACK! Are regulations meant to protect nursing home residents being enforced? How is understaffing at the California Dept of Public Health affecting nursing home regulation? Are for-profit and nonprofit nursing homes comparable when it comes to the quality of care residents receive? What reforms are in the works to better protect residents? To find out, we spoke to Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR, where he promotes the rights of residents in long-term care facilities through litigation, legislation, regulatory policy, and consumer education.

This time on Code WACK!  Are regulations meant to protect nursing home residents being enforced? How is understaffing at the California Dept of Public Health affecting nursing home regulation?  Are for-profit and nonprofit nursing homes comparable when it comes to the quality of care residents receive? What reforms are in the works to better protect residents? To find out, we spoke to Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR, where he promotes the rights of residents in long-term care facilities through litigation, legislation, regulatory policy, and consumer education.    Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!  

This time on Code WACK! Are regulations meant to protect nursing home residents being enforced? How is understaffing at the California Dept of Public Health affecting nursing home regulation? Are for-profit and nonprofit nursing homes comparable when it comes to the quality of care residents receive? What reforms are in the works to better protect residents? To find out, we spoke to Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney at California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR, where he promotes the rights of residents in long-term care facilities through litigation, legislation, regulatory policy, and consumer education.

In this recording of a virtual seminar originally presented on September 28, 2023, Attorney Landon Hodges and Long-Term Care Planner Tammy Zilske discuss legal strategies that are available to help you cover the rising costs of long-term care while providing for your immediate needs and preserving your quality of life. Among the topics they go over are: current trends in long-term care & options  you might not have known existed; myths & truths about the five-year Medicaid look back period; gifting your house to a child (or anyone) for $1 - why you better think twice; why a trust isn't just for "rich" people; and how to lessen your tax burden & other legal documents that are a must! To watch a video of this presentation, visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel. 

In this special bonus episode, we delve into the heartfelt topic of supporting family caregivers of individuals with dementia. Coinciding with National Caregiving Month, the conversation casts a light on the intricate healthcare navigation caregivers must undertake. The episode recounts a personal journey through the complex process of diagnosing a loved one's cognitive impairment, underscoring the critical need for early detection and proper intervention.   In this episode: 0:00:00 Exciting Bonus Episode after Thanksgiving 0:01:38 Unraveling the Mystery of Dementia Caregiving 0:03:24 Introducing Lizette, Dementia Care Specialist 0:06:11 The Struggle to Get a Diagnosis 0:08:57 The Importance of Early Detection and Intervention 0:13:01 The Stigma and Fear of Cognitive Impairment 0:15:59 The Frustration of Dismissive Doctors 0:19:24 The impact of delayed medical help on quality of life 0:29:59 Importance of Seeking Help for Caregivers 0:35:35 Seek Expertise and Curated Resources for Caregiving Support 0:37:53 Sidestepping Arguments and Emotional Sensitivity 0:40:32 Acceptance and Readjustment in Caregiving 0:43:24 Passionate Perspectives on Caregiving and Alzheimer's 0:45:09 Cherishing Moments with Mom on Her Own Planet 0:47:13 The Challenge of Taking Away Driving Privileges 0:50:19 Free Workshop: Assessing Readiness for Caregiving 0:53:06 The Cost of Nursing Home Care vs. Paid Programs 0:56:07 Take Action: Get Help Early and Often 0:59:31 Join the Kick Alzheimer's F Movement on Facebook   Listeners are walked through the all-too-common frustrations encountered within the healthcare system and society's hesitance to confront cognitive health issues. This candid talk inspires listeners to seek knowledge, choose empathetic doctors, and become staunch advocates for those they care for. The episode doesn't shy away from the pivotal role of caregiver education and support, sharing insights and resources to help tailor care plans and manage the unique behaviors associated with dementia. It underscores the significant impact of caregivers' well-being on their role and champions the importance of cherishing daily moments amidst memory loss challenges. Highlighting the transformative power of a positive caregiving mindset, the episode also showcases the educational workshops by Lizette Cloete of DementiaCaregivingMadeEasy.com. It's a call to action for investing in caregiver support and education.  Listeners are encouraged to reach out, connect, and amplify the support for their invaluable efforts in this field. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-caregiving-for-families/id1716187550 Are you helping a parent with dementia? The First Thing You Need To Know Is... You Are Not Alone! Join our workshop here: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/wsl Join our Facebook Group at: https://www.dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/FBGroup  

She lost the appeal to Medicare Advantage to get her mother's nursing home covered. She told them she learned about their scheme from our PDR show. Her mother got her coverage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates' Steve Malman joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the groundbreaking nursing home settlement he secured for a family, staffing challenges in nursing homes, and advocating increased accountability in the nursing home sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nursing homes provide a vital service for those who cannot live independently, but in Iowa, finding the right nursing home care can be incredibly challenging.

This episode is about Elder Law and Nursing Home Medicaid Benefits Updates. Some of the updates I will discuss are a recent conviction of someone who used a durable power of attorney and was convicted of a crime and a lawsuit that clarified whether an asset is a countable resource if the owner is incapacitated and without a power of attorney or guardian. Listen on AM Radio KLUP 930 The Answer, watch Facebook Live, or wait for the podcast and YouTube video to be published. We will also discuss Sinners and Saints and the Legacy of Kobe Bryant. If you have legal questions about elder law and nursing home Medicaid benefits, contact our sponsor at www.MarquardtLawFirm.com. Join Todd Marquardt every week for exciting law talk on Talk Law Radio! The mission of Talk Law Radio is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to me talk about the law on the radio. The state bar of Texas is the state agency that governs attorney law licenses. The State Bar wants attorneys to inform the public about the law but does not want us to attempt to solve your individual legal problems upon the basis of general information. Instead, contact an attorney like Todd A. Marquardt at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. to discuss your specific facts and circumstances of your unique situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast discusses a case whereby a Medicaid compliant annuity was used to save thousands of dollars each month under governmental rules for governmental assistance.

Susan MacLeod is the author of Dying for Attention: A Graphic Memoir of Nursing Home Care.

It's a scenario you'd never want to imagine — let alone experience — but it happens more often than you'd think. After doing hours and hours of research, and asking all the right questions to a list of skilled nursing facility candidates for a loved one who needs long-term care, you decided on what you believe was the best option. Later on, you come to find out that your loved one failed to receive the care they were promised and showed signs of abuse. If you're like many people, you may have thought that facilities like the one you chose were guided by a sense of duty to the vulnerable and dependent residents they serve. But unfortunately, skilled nursing facilities are almost invariably for-profit businesses that put a very high premium on their bottom line, sometimes to the detriment of their residents.  To find out what you can do to ensure that your loved one gets the best possible care in their nursing facility, we're pleased to welcome Shahrad Milanfar, of Milanfar Law in Walnut Creek, who helps victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. Shahrad has substantial court-tested experience with nursing home abuse cases and takes pride in being a persistent voice for clients during litigation. His selection to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for 2022-23 is a testimonial to his skill and knowledge in court — both of which he continues to teach as an adjunct professor at the Golden Gate University School of Law. In this episode, we're going to discuss: The proactive steps that family members can take to ensure that the skilled nursing facility they've chosen is held accountable for their loved one's proper care. The defining characteristics that nursing home neglect cases usually have. Why Covid made proper skilled nursing care more challenging, and how its aftermath has made accountability easier. Why claims that a skilled nursing facility resident is exhibiting “unreasonable” behavior doesn't excuse the facility from providing sub-par care, and the specific questions you should ask if you suspect this is the case. Several resources you can turn to if you suspect a loved one is showing signs of neglect or abuse.  And more! Deciding to entrust the care of a loved one to a skilled nursing facility is a tough decision. If you have suspicions that the care they're receiving isn't living up to the standards that were promised — or worse, if that care amounts to outright neglect or abuse — it can be devastating! With this episode, we hope you'll gain a better understanding of your options and how to better protect a loved one from abuse or neglect in long-term care.

In this extremely insightful conversation, Marianne sits down with Leslie Fuller, a woman who is not only passionate about helping take care of the aging, but who is passionate about educating on this topic as well.   In this episode we explore:How Dementia plays out in the brain and what it might look like as it's progressingWhat you should do if you suspect some form of Dementia setting inThe concept of using a strengths-based perspective with your loved onesTips for loving & supporting someone with DementiaHow to connect with your loved one once Dementia/Alzheimer's has set inLessons learned from years of supporting the elderly populationWhat to look for in a Nursing HomeHow to help ease the transition if you must choose placement vs in home careLeslie Fuller's career has been centered around senior adults for a long time.  She earned a Master's of Social Work with a focus in gerontology and moved right into working as a Director of Resident Services for a senior living apartment complex. After 6 years she transitioned to an Executive Director position of an Alzheimer's and dementia care community, and then on to the role of the Divisional Dementia Care Manager supporting communities in 13 different states.  Dealing with the Senior population and related challenges is certainly something she has some knowledge on and today she uses that knowledge and experience to provide training, tools, and coaching to communities of all sizes with a goal of teaching how to create a community culture that supports optimal quality of Life for the aging resident, the staff and the families. Leslie's Website: Inspired Senior Care – Enriching your community's culture Facebook:  (7) Inspired Senior Care | Oklahoma City OK | FacebookInsta:  Leslie Fuller (@inspiredseniorcare) • Instagram photos and videosAlzheimer's website:  alz.orgAlzheimer's 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

Join me in this captivating discussion with Carolyn Birrell as she talks about her journey "Walking with Fay" in the midst of her mother's Dementia.  In this episode we will touch on:How a loved one's Dementia diagnosis can sneak up on youSigns of DementiaWhat a day in the life can look like while caring for someone with DementiaHighs and lows of caring for someone with DementiaLessons learned from the other side of the Dementia journeyWays to ease your interactions when dealing with someone who has DementiaWays to connect when you're dealing with someone who has DementiaCarolyn was a young retiree who had relocated after a successful career working for the American Cancer Society and then later, as a real estate agent. Soon after her move, she was faced with the realization that her mother had dementia and could no longer live by herself.  As a result, Carolyn and her sister relocated their mother, and Carolyn spent the next eight years caring for her aging mom while learning all things dementia. As Carolyn was going through this journey, she journaled about her feelings and the interactions with her mom and eventually she used those journals to write the book, Walking with Fay.  You can see more of Carolynn here:(4) Carolyn Birrell | FacebookCarolyn Birrell (@authorcarolynbirrell) • Instagram photos and videos(39) Carolyn Birrell | LinkedInCarolyn Birrell, Author | WALKING WITH FAY - a Memoir about Dementia, Idaho USA Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

How do you find out where they should go? What's the best fit? How do you evaluate? Today on the show Cary Hall and Senior Care Consultant Steve Kuker answer those questions and cover related topics like: Once you get into your eighties, you become frailer and it takes something very minor to make a major change in your lifestyle. It could be a fall, an illness that you just don't fully recover from and suddenly you need a lot more help than two months ago or maybe even last week. The change can come on very quickly when you have to say, okay, now that I'm not fully independent, I need some help. Can I remain independent in my home? And if so, what does that look like? Should I “age in place” and remodel the bathroom, get rid of the bathtub, and put in a walk-in tub or a zero-entry shower where someone can wheel me in on a shower chair? Another thing is what if you need personal care? Now we're looking at bringing in a home care company with non-medical, in-home assistance to help you on an hourly basis. And unfortunately, if you need help at least three days out of that seven for 3 hours for the laundry, clothing, food, and maybe help with bathing, shaving, whatever the case may be. You're looking at $300 a week, $1200 a month and that's minimal help and that may be just enough to help you stay home and avoid having to move somewhere more expensive, like $6000, $8000 to $9000 for assisted living per month, $9000 to about $15,000 a month to live in long term care, which is also known as a nursing home. If you need help, and this is only one scenario, Steve Kuker is a trusted specialist, a friend, and offers a service to can help you through this process when you need him. He also warns against using FREE Care Placement companies as they are often paid by facilities to direct people to them. Steve offers an honest, fair and unbiased service that covers Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Nursing Home Care. Home Care. Placement services, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregivers, and Facilities Contact: Steve Kuker, Senior Care Consulting, 913-945-2800 or visit seniorcareconsulting.com Steve, who is located in the Kansas City area helps people all over. He also had a special announcement: "I am now very excited and proud to announce that I am expanding the business nationwide and offering franchise opportunities and so I am so excited to speak with people who are interested in partnering with me, in operating their own business of senior care, consulting in their local market. I'm so excited and the vision of my company is to become the nation's top alternative to the free referrals services which may have a bias or are being paid for their referral, and it will be from day one." https://www.seniorcareconsulting.com/franchising Ep-1910

Do you want to protect financial assets, if you or a loved one goes into long-term nursing home care? Are you at a stage in life that you're concerned about what happens if your teenager crashes a car? Are your savings, and other assets protected from frivolous lawsuits? A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, John Ross is an expert in helping clients with Asset Protection, Elder Law and Estate Planning.

This episode is about Elder Law and Nursing Home Medicaid Benefits Updates. Some of the updates I will discuss are a recent conviction of someone who used a durable power of attorney and was convicted of a crime and a lawsuit that clarified whether an asset is a countable resource if the owner is incapacitated and without a power of attorney or guardian. Listen on AM Radio KLUP 930 The Answer, watch Facebook Live, or wait for the podcast and YouTube video to be published. We will also discuss Sinners and Saints and the Legacy of Kobe Bryant. If you have legal questions about elder law and nursing home Medicaid benefits, contact our sponsor at www.MarquardtLawFirm.com. Join Todd Marquardt every week for exciting law talk on Talk Law Radio! The mission of Talk Law Radio is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to me talk about the law on the radio. The state bar of Texas is the state agency that governs attorney law licenses. The State Bar wants attorneys to inform the public about the law but does not want us to attempt to solve your individual legal problems upon the basis of general information. Instead, contact an attorney like Todd A. Marquardt at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. to discuss your specific facts and circumstances of your unique situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating the process of researching and applying for assisted living and nursing home care Medicaid benefits in North Carolina can be overwhelming, but don't let that discourage you! With a little bit of research and understanding of the process, you can ensure that your loved one receives the care they need. Start by looking into the North Carolina Division of Health Benefits, and be sure to utilize helpful resources such as the North Carolina Medicaid Managed Care program. Remember to keep important documents and information handy, and don't be afraid to reach out to a professional for assistance. #assistedliving #nursinghomecare #medicaid #northcarolinaSchedule your FREE consult today,

In this episode Elder Law attorneys  Greg McIntyre and Brenton Begley, sit down and discuss how to pay for long-term care. 

**ENCORE:  This podcast was recorded on December 11, 2019.**Anne Kelsey, previous staff attorney at DRNY, discusses nursing home facility care standards.**Resources**Open Doors:  https://ilny.us/transition-center NYAIL's Transition Center Hotline: 844-545-7108 or secq@ilny.orgLong Term Care Ombudsman: https://www.ltcombudsman.ny.gov/Whois/RegionalNewYorkStateLTCOP-Directory.pdfLong Term Care Community Coalition:  https://nursinghome411.org/about-ltccc/; Tel: 212-385-0355; Email: info@ltccc.orgNew York Department of Health: 1-888-201-4563 (report complaints to DOH)ICAN: http://icannys.org/; Tel: (844) 614-8800 (for insurance issues)Support the show

This episode contains facts about nursing facilities in the United States and a candid family discussion about placing parents in a nursing facility and thoughts about becoming a person using such facilities this is the first of several episodes

What if a parent can't pay for nursing home care but can't live alone? Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares steps family caregivers can take when Medicare no longer pays for nursing home care.

Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis, author of Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care discusses skilled nursing homes in a way that demystifies the process. She explains the various nursing home options available today and what they mean, ...

Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis, author of Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care discusses skilled nursing homes in a way that demystifies the process. She explains the various nursing home options available today and what they mean, ...

Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis, author of Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care discusses skilled nursing homes in a way that demystifies the process. She explains the various nursing home options available today and what they mean, ...

Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis, author of Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care discusses skilled nursing homes in a way that demystifies the process. She explains the various nursing home options available today and what they mean, ...

Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis, author of Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care discusses skilled nursing homes in a way that demystifies the process. She explains the various nursing home options available today and what they mean, ...

Oct. 13, 2022 - State Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo-area Democrat, shares his concerns about state regulations that he believes could undermine the effectiveness of a 2021 state law designed to increase staffing levels at nursing homes.

Oct. 13, 2022 - State Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo-area Democrat, shares his concerns about state regulations that he believes could undermine the effectiveness of a 2021 state law designed to increase staffing levels at nursing homes.

Oct. 13, 2022 - State Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo-area Democrat, shares his concerns about state regulations that he believes could undermine the effectiveness of a 2021 state law designed to increase staffing levels at nursing homes.

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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 24, 2022, guests share an update on the state of nursing home care.

Hello dear listener. As promised we have Niall Tinney, founder, and creator of Elder Care Finance joining us for an interview.    Niall is going to share his own learning, his own experience, and really deep insights about what you need to know when it comes to planning for elder care. Whether that's home care or indeed nursing home care.    He's going to share information about the application forms The considerations you need to make when it comes to your planning.  We'll take a look at the Fair Deal Scheme  The nursing home loan  Concepts around availing of tax relief when it comes to paying for all of this.    I do hope that this is the start of a journey for you to ensure that you're prepared for navigating this if it is something that you or a loved one might need in the future.   Thanks Paddy

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Susan MacLeod about 'Dying For Attention: A Graphic Memoir of Nursing Home Care' at the 2022 Toronto Comic Arts Festival

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Susan MacLeod about 'Dying For Attention: A Graphic Memoir of Nursing Home Care' at the 2022 Toronto Comic Arts Festival

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Susan MacLeod about 'Dying For Attention: A Graphic Memoir of Nursing Home Care' at the 2022 Toronto Comic Arts Festival The post TCAF 2022: Susan MacLeod discusses ‘Dying For Attention: A Graphic Memoir of Nursing Home Care’ appeared first on True North Country Comics.

Part two of our Basic Bitch is here!  This time we talk about Ange's 48-hour trip to San Francisco. It was supposed to be a week long trip, but life happens and she was able to come up at just the right time. You'll hear us talk about our new favorite restaurant Prubechu, how kick-ass the musician Peaches remains to be, some casual racism at Erin's job,  comedian Hari Kondabalu, nursing home care, and some crying (because life is kinda fucked right now).  Like you all, we are trying to grapple with the current state of the outside world as well as what's happening in our own worlds. We hope you'll respect how much we share on this episode and if anything hits you in any way, please reach out to us via socials or our email at therealbtpod@gmail.com . --Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 600 episodes without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and thank you for being vaxxed and masked!--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every other Thursday 9:30 - 10 am on BFF.FMPOWERED BY GO-TO Productions 

Robert Peterson's journey with his mother's poor nursing home care is unfortunate one that is familiar to thousands of nursing home residents and their families. It's one I've not only heard countless times, but one that I've witnessed. His mother, a frail, thin, woman with advancing dementia was at the receiving end of poor care, inadequate staff training, neglect and abuse at not only one, but two nursing homes. The second nursing home found the staff abandoning the patients altogether. Towards the end of this interview, you can the hear the sadness and the drain on Robert Peterson's heart strings as he fights back the tears. The story of Robert Peterson's mother is unfortunately not unique. In December of 2021, the New York Times published an investigative piece 'How Nursing Homes Worst Offenders Are Hidden From the Public The article's subtitle was: Thousands of problems identified by state inspectors were never publicly disclosed because of a secretive appeals process, a New York Times investigation found. This begs the question about the ability of the government oversight process to accurately inspect nursing homes and cite them for deficiencies. By not reporting bad actors and the situations that occur in these nursing homes, the government is essentially duping the public, Families and loved ones visit the government website to look up the information when trying to determine the appropriate place for their loved one to receive care. How can they make an informed decision if they don't have the entire picture. Who is to blame? Whatever the reason, the only people suffering are residents and their families. There have been numerous investigative reports and Government Studies exposing the nursing ills that are harmful to residents. . Robert's mother's story is heart wrenching. No one should have to endure this level of pain, not a son, and not any older adult. Do you have a story you'd like to share about nursing home care on SeniorsSTRAIGHTTalk?. Email: phyllis@seniorsstraighttalk.com

Robert Peterson's journey with his mother's poor nursing home care is unfortunate one that is familiar to thousands of nursing home residents and their families. It's one I've not only heard countless times, but one that I've witnessed. His mother, a frail, thin, woman with advancing dementia was at the receiving end of poor care, inadequate staff training, neglect and abuse at not only one, but two nursing homes. The second nursing home found the staff abandoning the patients altogether. Towards the end of this interview, you can the hear the sadness and the drain on Robert Peterson's heart strings as he fights back the tears. The story of Robert Peterson's mother is unfortunately not unique. In December of 2021, the New York Times published an investigative piece 'How Nursing Homes Worst Offenders Are Hidden From the Public The article's subtitle was: Thousands of problems identified by state inspectors were never publicly disclosed because of a secretive appeals process, a New York Times investigation found. This begs the question about the ability of the government oversight process to accurately inspect nursing homes and cite them for deficiencies. By not reporting bad actors and the situations that occur in these nursing homes, the government is essentially duping the public, Families and loved ones visit the government website to look up the information when trying to determine the appropriate place for their loved one to receive care. How can they make an informed decision if they don't have the entire picture. Who is to blame? Whatever the reason, the only people suffering are residents and their families. There have been numerous investigative reports and Government Studies exposing the nursing ills that are harmful to residents. . Robert's mother's story is heart wrenching. No one should have to endure this level of pain, not a son, and not any older adult. Do you have a story you'd like to share about nursing home care on SeniorsSTRAIGHTTalk?. Email: phyllis@seniorsstraighttalk.com

There is more and more interest in planning for the high cost of long-term care. But is there an age when it's too late to have the conversation?

Did you know that as of July 1, 2022, there will be some significant changes in the eligibility rules for Medi-Cal? Medi-Cal is the California implementation of Medicare and something that many people depend on. Unfortunately, if you need Medi-Cal help now, these changes won't be rolled out in time. But if Medi-Cal is something you're planning on down the road, then these new law changes may help. Many more Californians will qualify for this support to help pay for nursing home care without spending down their assets or doing complicated asset transfer planning. In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, host Kirsten is joined by Absolute Trust Counsel's associate attorney, Madison Gunn. Together, they discuss the changing laws and what California residents can expect once enacted. Some questions they will answer include, What the new rules and requirements will be If these changes will impact Medicare and what the difference between Medicare and Medi-Cal is Who the law changes will not impact And more! So, whether you have yet to complete your Medi-Cal planning or estate planning, you won't want to miss out on Kirsten and Madison's information on the big changes coming to this law. And remember, it's never too early to plan for the future. We look forward to sharing these critical insights with you.

With the nationwide home care worker shortage, how do you ensure a high quality of care for your clients? Guest host, Erin Vallier gets the answer as she sits down with two home care industry veterans, Neal Kursban, CEO at Family & Nursing Home Care and Bob Roth, Managing Partner at Cypress HomeCare Solutions.Neal and Bob give us insight into the fast changing industry of home care in the US and what it takes for an agency to remain relevant, while still focusing on giving clients the best care possible. They dig into their experience of changing business models to be more technology-focused and how they beat the industry averages in retaining caregivers. This is a must-listen for anyone who is running a home care agency or working in the space. To get the show notes, visit: https://www.alayacare.com/homehealth360/episode-13

On this episode, advocate Cathy Unsino (LCSW) discusses the importance of providing person-centered care and shares experiences from her own work in nursing homes that show what's possible when we believe in the individual's capacity to grow. Interview recorded November 2021 and edited for clarity. Cathy's Recommendations: The Anatomy of an Illness, by Norman Cousins [...]

This show is a continuation of last week's show. As the Kings' did not desire to cram this topic into one show, they have extended it to this episode. Have you thought about some of the topics that the Kings' are speaking of? This is definitely something that everyone should prepare for and not procrastinate on. Thanks, and blessings. 

For video and other materials from this program, visit https://nursinghome411.org/webinar-hidden-profits/. Note: This program was recorded on September 21st , 2021.

As of recent, there has been much conversation on individuals feeling burdened, used and much more. It seems that much of this could be due to the lack of planning on an individual(s), couples, etc. part. Have you prepared and made provisions, so you do not become a burden to your loved ones?  Enjoy the show and be blessed! 

This episode is a rebroadcast of a show that aired as part of Elder Care Radio on WRSC 1390 AM in State College during 2020-21. It was produced by Forever Media. In this episode, Attorney Jenna Franks and Long-Term Planner Kristin Daugherty discuss what needs to be done, if it hasn't already, if and when someone has an unexpected medical emergency that results in a need for nursing home care or some other type of assisted living, including in-home care. This type of care can be expensive, and without proper planning, either in advance (ideally) or in a crisis type of situation, it can quickly exhaust whatever assets and financial savings that person and his/her family may have. If you know someone in this situation or would like to avoid a crisis should it ever happen to you or a loved one, this is the perfect episode for you. 

David C. Grabowski, PhD, is a professor of health care policy in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School. His research examines the economics of aging with a particular interest in the areas of long-term care and post-acute care. His works also examines the integration and coordination of care for dually eligible beneficiaries. Dr. Grabowski has been the Principal Investigator on five R01s from the National Institute on Aging on projects related to the value of post-acute care, skilled nursing facility payment, demand for long-term care insurance, specialization in dementia care, and nonprofit provision of nursing home care. References: Grabowski, D., PhD; et. al., "Postacute Care Preparedness for COVID-19: Thinking Ahead", JAMA, May/2020. Grabowski, D., PhD; et. al., "Nursing Home Care in Crisis in the Wake of COVID-19", JAMA, July/2020. Grabowski, D., PhD; et. al., "Nursing Homes Are Ground Zero for COVID-19 Pandemic", JAMA, March/2020. Recorded: April 7, 2021 Available Credit:  0.25 CMD-Clinical

Nursing home care is expensive. So, what happens if you or a loved one require it due to an unexpected event? In this episode, a recording or a virtual seminar originally presented in February, Attorney Brittany Smith and Long-Term Care Planner Tammy Zilske will tell you how you can pay for it, while still hanging on to most of your assets (hint: it pays to plan for the unexpected). They'll touch on a few legal strategies that are available to cover the costs of long-term care while providing for your immediate needs and preserving your quality of life as well as your life savings. To view a video of this seminar, complete with PowerPoint slides, visit our YouTube channel. 

Conversation with Dana Parsons, Vice President & Legislative Counsel, LeadingAge Virginia, about nursing home vulnerability during COVID-19 and use of infection control, prevention measures, restricted social activities, and vaccinations to prevent infections and protect residents.

Care plans are required for every nursing home resident. Care plans are the blueprint for care and treatment. But what else? In this week's episode, we shine the light on ten things you might not know about nursing home care plans.

America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Legacy Elder Law Center Panelist: Rory Clark- Attorney with over 30 years of experience in Seniors, Veterans, and disabled law, Family Care Giver and Founder of Legacy Elder Law Center.

Also happening today: Chicago police have arrested three boys who are accused of punching and robbing a woman last night in Lincoln Park; More than 600 lawsuits have been filed against Sterigenics that claim people developed cancer because of emissions from their plant in Willowbrook; owners of restaurants and bars in the Chicago-area have a couple of concerns, as they struggle to keep their businesses afloat with COVID-19 restrictions; these stories and more from WBBM.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Unsino, LCSW, discusses why nursing home reform is urgently needed to ensure a safer and more humane environment for residents.

SNF vs. NH? SAR vs. SNF? What are the differences in resources, nursing and clinician oversight and who pays for what?! Show notes, transcript and references: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2020/06/03/snf-sar-nh-alf-and-more-discharge-options-interprofessional-education-series/ ACP CME: https://www.acponline.org/cme-moc/cme/internal-medicine-podcasts/core-im Time stamps: 04:07 SAR vs SNF 13:35 Long term Nursing Home Care 18:30 Assisted Living Facility 24:40 Acute rehab 26:11 LTACH 27:49 Home Tags: Subacute rehab, skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, CoreIM, Core_IM, hospital medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, interprofessional education

Reaction to reports of shocking conditions in Ontario nursing homes; The Chinese government warns of further “damage” to relations with Canada, as a BC judge prepares to release a decision on the extradition hearing for Meng Wanzhou; MPs vote to extend the suspension of Parliament until September.

How to Pay for Nursing Home Care? . What is Estate Planning? --------------------------------------- We do estate planning. We do probate. And we do it well. Our firm rests on three core pillars: 1. Family protection 2. Family opportunity 3. A plan that works when it’s needed If you need estate planning or probate help, we should talk. The easiest way to do that is to click the link below and choose a date and time that work for you (over the phone or in person). https://www.buckeyeestateplan.com Scott Hoberg is the co-owner of Dever Hoberg LLC. He created it with one goal - help YOU live a great life and leave a great legacy. You’ll find information here on estate planning, probate, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, charitable giving, wills, trusts, power of attorney, medical power of attorney, trustee selection, and everything in between. ----------------------------- How to find me out there in the world...  Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/DeverHobergLLC/ LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthoberg/ Website = http://buckeyeestateplan.com

Grainne's mother, Doreen Corrigan, died in a nursing home. But Grainne says the care she received in the home was first class.

Dr. Janice Keefe, a social gerontologist, specializing in family caregiving and a senior member of the TREC team joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the challenges facing what she says is an often forgotten segment of frontline healthcare workers. 

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My guest, June 17, 2019, is Shannon Gimble, Program Manager, Denver Ombudsman’s office. Shannon answers questions on how and when to ask for help mediating with a care community when trouble arises. Shannon’s office is a representative for families and can intervene when perceived issues arise that seem to need more assistance to solve than a family knows how to handle on their own. The Ombudsman can provide training to Care Communities, and provide consultations between families and staff to try to find middle ground and resolve problems.

What does Zimmet Healthcare actually do? Zimmet Healthcare is a consulting support firm specializing in skilled nursing facility reimbursement, compliance and strategic planning. Initially started as a service vendors creating cost reports and appeals for Medicare and expanded as the industry has matured. Zimmet Healthcare currently employs about 60 people servicing about 300 facilities across the country. Do you see a significant trend in the reimbursement method for SNFs from when you started out to today? There's a complete shift in SNF reimbursement. To be frank, clinical reimbursement is a complex topic and the goal of this conversation is to get a better understanding of the big picture, the coming changes and how they will affect day to day operations of your nursing home. With that in mind, let's go back to Marc's answer. In the earlier days, reimbursement was based on the costs a facility incurred when caring for a particular resident. The more the facility spent on the resident, the more was their reimbursement within reason. This is now changing to a model that is based on price and not cost. There is a fixed rate per day for a residents' condition, diagnosis and plan of care. The facility will get reimbursed at that rate regardless of the actual costs incurred by the facility. Why is Medicare Changing the Reimbursement Methods? One of the biggest challenges with the current PPS/RUG method of reimbursement is that there is too much of an emphasis on the therapy received by the resident. For example, if there are to residents who receive the same level of therapy, the facility will receive similar reimbursement for them even if one has significant other clinical challenges (such as wound care or cognitive issues etc.). PDPM - Patient Driven Payment Model PDPM which is starting October 2019, enhances the reimbursement sensitivity of the all the different payment drivers and takes the focus away from therapy as the primary driver of payment. PDPM Vs. RUGs To understand the difference in reimbursement consider the following. We are going from a RUG system which has 66 RUG scores (of which we only use 20 or so of them), to PDPM which has almost 29,000 rate composite possibilities, which boils down to 15-20,000 rate combinations that will actually be used. In simpler terms, with more words in the language we can be that much more precise. How Does This Affect the MDS Process? The MDS job description will change a bit. There will be fewer assessments, however, it will require working more extensively with the other disciplines. Whereas in the past the reimbursement was driven primarily by therapy and ADLs, now the other disciplines will play a significant role in the reimbursement process. For example, dietary will need to capture a mechanically altered diet. The psychologists, respiratory therapists and others will play a large part in this process. Who is Pushing for These Changes? The federal government is pushing for these changes. MedPac (The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) has been almost begging congress and CMS to implement a patient specific payment model that does not recognize the frequency and duration as the payment driver because it provides an incentive to over treat the patient. Is the Government Trying to Save Money With This? Theoretically, this is supposed to be budget neutral. It's a redistribution from facilities that focus primarily on the therapy intense patients, to facilities that take the sicker, more compromised patients on the vents and trachs. The medically complex patients reimbursement will go up considerably and the therapy intense patients will go down. Will Facilities Make More Money in PDPM? Zimmet Healthcare expects that facilities will get better at taking credit for the care they provide and in the first year Medicare will actually spend more than their budgeted amount. This will be followed by a rate reduction that will recalibrate the dollars to make it budget neutral. So perhaps in year 1, the facilities that learn and implement programs to accurately take credit for the care they provide, may make some extra money. However, once the rate is adjusted, it should remain budget neutral. Who Gains by These Changes? Ultimately, these changes are indeed in the best interests of the patient. The problem with the system is that you almost have to provide a high level of therapy in order to keep your doors open. Let's take the dialysis patient as an example. In the RUG reimbursement model, the facility would lose money. The rates are simply inadequate. Facilities would try an aggressive treatment approach where they would take the resident to therapy early in the morning knowing that the resident will not be able to tolerate the therapy on their return. With PDPM, this will not be necessary because the other clinical challenges will be considered as well in the reimbursement rate. What is Changing in the Medicaid System? Being that Medicaid is not a national system, and each state runs their own program, it's difficult to speak about the specifics of the program. However, in general terms, Medicaid started out as a cost based model, many states then went to a case mix and acuity model, to a priced based system and finally to managed care. This is not universal but is the general trend. More importantly, every state has x number of dollars to spend on their Medicaid program. The main concern is not the distribution of reimbursement for the program, rather, it's the overall total funding of the program. An astute operator will learn to maximize their Medicaid reimbursement dollars in any Medicaid system. The problem lies in the total dollar amount that the state allocates to the Medicaid program. Are the Articles That State the Amount a Nursing Home Loses Per Day Accurate? It may be true that the rates are inadequate, however, the facility was never going to be profitable just by the reimbursement payments. In order for a facility to be profitable they will need a good short term rehab census as well. This together with the Medicaid payments can make the facility viable and profitable. If the facility was 100% filled with Medicaid patients with the right acuity mix, and everyone had Medicare Part B you would not be losing $37 a day. Is Owning and Operating Nursing Homes Still as Profitable Now as it was 25 Years Ago? In the early 90's it seemed like a really simple business to run. Nowadays, it's a very complex business. Today, there is tremendous potential in the post acute care continuum which SNFs are such an important part of, is where the opportunity lies. In post acute care management, there real opportunity to meet the new demands of the new nursing home residents. A stand alone nursing facility that is well managed can absolutely be a profitable business and serve the community well. Where are Those Baby Boomers? We are always being fed information by the media that with the baby boomers are coming of age and nursing homes will have to scramble to meet the need. While in reality, nursing homes are struggling to survive due to lack of patients. As mentioned earlier, there are a variety of variables that are causing this to happen, including the push to provide for these elders within the community. However, the statistics do show a sharp increase in the Altzheimers disease in the coming years of which 75% of those over 80 will need to be admitted to a SNF. That is something that will significantly increase the utilization of SNF care and should sharply affect the overall occupancy. Contact Marc Zimmet and learn more about Zimmet Healthcare at ZHealthcare.com

Today, SEIU Healthcare, the union representing more than 60,000 Ontario healthcare workers working at privately owned long-term care facilities and nursing homes, is calling on the Ford Government to put resident care ahead of profits. The Union, is pushing for private long-term care facilities to invest more money into staffing. SEIU Healthcare President, Sharleen Stewart, is asking the Ford government to support this increase in funding. The union says that under-staffing is an issue that reduces the quality of care that seniors are receiving in private long-term care facilities. At this point in time, the SEIU is preparing to bargain with the companies that own these homes to ensure that more funding does go towards staff. Libby speaks with SEIU Healthcare President Sharleen Stewart, and Kelly Stephenson, a Personal Service Worker.

Are you worried that you will end up spending all of your savings on nursing home care? Yes, nursing home care does cost A LOT of money. And a high number of us will eventually be in a nursing home at some point. But it is possible, with proper planning, to become eligible for Medi-Cal if you are not already. In this episode, we will discuss long-term care for disabled people over 65. We will break down what Medi-Cal is and how it differs from Medicare. We will also talk about how to become eligible and dispel some common myths and misconceptions regarding how Medi-Cal works. Big Three from Episode #027: Medi-Cal and Medicare are not the same things A lot of times, people are already eligible It’s important to see what your options are in terms of long-term care insurance Time-stamped Show Notes: 1:55–What is Medi-Cal? 2:58–This is the difference between Medicare and Medi-Cal 6:56–Here’s how you become eligible for Medi-Cal 8:34–What assets can you have to qualify for Medi-Cal? 13:21–Kirsten highlights a common misconception on exempt assets 16:35–What should you do if you have too much income? Episode #027 Freebie: Wonder what type of assets you’re allowed to have to be eligible for Medi-Cal? Click here to download our FREE resource, Medi-Cal Resource Limits for Nursing Home Care–it lists all the exempt assets you can have. Resources/Tools/Links Mentioned in This Episode: Helping You With Effective Medi-Cal Planning Strategies More on Medi-Cal Eligibility Planning

Working on language for the mymcfi.com website... Coming Soon - McIntyre Financial.KNOW THE FACTSMedicare WILL NOT PAY for Long Term Care. Many people are under this mistaken assumption. Medicare will pay for healthcare items like emergency visits to the hospital or checkups but not for long term care such as in home, assisted living or nursing home care.70% of seniors will need some type of long term care: In Home, Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care.1 Those are huge numbers/odds. Do you want to play those odds? Knowing is half the battle and allows you to plan ahead. Long Term Care insurance can take a fraction of total income or assets to help protect the remaining money and property and give more access to in home, assisted living and nursing home case.Effectively Eliminate the "Look-Back Period". Many seniors are worried about a Medicaid Look-Back Period to protect assets and pay for long term care. With the right Long Term Care insurance option you can effectively eliminate a look-0back period for a long term Medicaid benefit giving you an insurance option to help pay for any long term care need while acting to protect assets during that time period. This can be a tremendous help to a family and can be the difference between protecting their hard earned money and property and losing everything.1 2017 US Department of Health and Human Services (www.longtermcare.gov)

The Georgia Legislature @AssemblyGeorgia  is one of the principal vehicles for the protection of nursing home residents.  In today's episode, nursing home abuse lawyers Rob Schenk and Will Smith talk welcome Georgia Representative Sharon Cooper @repsharoncooper onto the podcast to discuss legislative actions aimed at protecting Georgia's seniors.

A nursing home’s role is to care for its patients, not compromise their health. Yet, across Connecticut, a number of facilities have come up short in fulfilling this most basic function. This hour, we take an in-depth look at this issue. We talk with reporters, regulators, and advocates, and we also hear from you. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nursing home's role is to care for its patients, not compromise their health. Yet, across Connecticut, a number of facilities have come up short in fulfilling this most basic function.This hour, we take an in-depth look at this issue. We talk with reporters, regulators, and advocates, and we also hear from you. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Law Report - Unplugged: Medicaid Crisis Planning. Planning and protecting assets when a family member needs long term care. Hayden Soloway and Lawyer Greg discuss... . . . . #theelderlawguy #caregivers #savingthefarm #medicaidcrisisplanning #vetbens

Top 3 Things You Need To Do In A Medicaid / Long-Term Care Crisis: I have been working on something brand new for us on Medicaid / Long-Term Care Crisis Planning. It is “GREAT” information so I compiled a series of short videos together for this one piece. mcelderlaw.com . . . . #theelderlawguy #savingthefarm #vetbens

Greg and Hayden discuss and summarize Chapter 1 of Greg's book, Saving the Farm. Stay tuned each week for a chapter-by-chapter review, Friday's at Noon. #SavingtheFarm #theelderlawguy

Victoria Harding, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, MBA, Vice President of Development, NeuroRestorative discusses the key differences between specialized after-hospital community-based brain injury rehabilitation programs and nursing home care. Learn more about NeuroRestorative at NeuroRestorative.com

Tonight's show we will discuss home healthcare, nursing home care, and sexuality in Huntington's disease. Our guests: Mary Etta Robertson, Sarah Parker Foster, and Marie Clay. Sensitive subject matter is important to discuss to further educate our international Huntington's peers and caregivers. It is also necessary to remove stigmas regarding what we experience in our community. We thank you for listening!

Tonight's show we will discuss home healthcare, nursing home care, and sexuality in Huntington's disease. Our guests: Mary Etta Robertson, Sarah Parker Foster, and Marie Clay. Sensitive subject matter is important to discuss to further educate our international Huntington's peers and caregivers. It is also necessary to remove stigmas regarding what we experience in our community. We thank you for listening!

Expert and director of Helping Hands, Ruth Huffstetler, clears up the differences between Home Care and Home Health Care. Do you know the difference? You should! It could directly affect you and your loved ones. #theelderlawguy

Greg sits down with nursing home expert, Kris Thompson, Executive Director at Peak Resources, to talk about what to look for in a nursing home and how to pay for care... and much, much more. #theelderlawguy

Amber Mitchell with Bayada Home Healthcare talks about how home healthcare is the wave of the future. Great info and interview. #theelderlawguy

Find out why adult daycare is the best bang for your buck when caring for a loved one. #theelderlawguy

The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LII May 2014 No. 11 Published by the American Council of the Blind * The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Kim Charlson, President Melanie Brunson, Executive Director Sharon Lovering, Editor National Office: 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 (202) 467-5081 fax: (703) 465-5085 Web site: http://www.acb.org The ACB Braille Forum (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests, address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org. The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at the number listed above. Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office. To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155. For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or read it online. Copyright 2014 American Council of the Blind All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification to the ACB national office. Table of Contents President's Message: Building Communication Options for ACB, by Kim Charlson Calling All Advocates!, by Melanie Brunson and Sheila Styron Help for Non-24 on the Way, by Sharon Lovering It's Your Convention: Join Us in Las Vegas, by Janet Dickelman Audio Description Project: We Need You!, by Joel Snyder Gambling on Leadership, by Jim Jirak 2014 Information Desk, by Vicky Prahin Reminder about Constitution and Bylaws Amendments, by John Huffman $$$ Win the $5,000 Grand Prize $$$ The ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk: It's the Real Deal!, by Donna Brown Play the Best Odds in the House and Win an Apple iPad!, by Dr. Ron Milliman How to Get the Most from Your Vocational Rehabilitation Experience, Part IV: Informed Choice, by Doug Powell When You Need a Little Help: Alternatives to Nursing Home Care, by Ron Pollack Inaccessible Medical Equipment: Have You Experienced It?, by Chris Gray My New Vision: What It's Like to See with the CentraSight Telescope Implant, by Patty Gadjewski What Are They to Think If ..., by Larry Johnson Remembering Coletta Whitcomb Davis Readers' Remembrances of Coletta Davis Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop * Forum Subscription Notes You can now get "The Braille Forum" by podcast! To subscribe, go to "The Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a podcast client, you can download one from the Forum page. To subscribe to "The Braille Forum" via e-mail, go to www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/brailleforum-L. Are You Moving? Do You Want to Change Your Subscription? Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office, 1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information, and she'll take care of the changes for you. ACB Radio brings old-time radio drama to you 24/7 at www.acbradio.org/trove. The ACB Radio Café features the work of blind artists 24/7 at www.acbradio.org/café.

In the fourth installment of his podcast, Elder Law Today, Yale Hauptman, a practicing New Jersey elder law attorney, discusses how long term care planning actually decreases the likelihood of ever needing nursing home care.  Learn how the long term care system actually works to push people towards nursing homes when they have no more money.   Medicaid home based benefits often pay only a part of the cost of aides needed on a 24 hour 7 day a week basis, but will pay the entire cost of care if provided in a nursing home setting.  It is, therefore, important to plan ahead to have the funds available to be able to stay at home. Yale also reviews for listeners an unknown Veterans Administration benefit for eligible Veterans that can provide as much as $1800 per month in additional income to cover the cost of home aides and assisted living care.  The Veterans Aid and Attendance program can help qualified seniors preserve their much needed assets.  But Yale cautions that one must keep an eye on the next level of care so as not to jeopardize eligibility for other benefit programs down the road.  This requires the coordination of a long term care plan to meet all levels of care, not just the current one. In the second segment Yale interviews Angie Hicks of Angie’s List, a website offering reviews by consumers of local home improvement contractors.  Yale and Angie talk about how Angie’s List is seeing more inquiries in recent years by children who need help finding services for their parents who live long distances away.  Seeing the aging of America, Angie tells Yale that Angie’s List now offers ratings of various elder care services to assist families who are faced with the task of caring for the elderly members of the family unit from a distance. Click here to listen to the show. Visit Angie's ListTo subscribe to our podcasts click herePlease send us your feedback