Did you know that government and state agencies collect ratings and reviews of nursing homes, which are available to the public? The Nursing Home Compare site hosted at Medicare.gov has comprehensive information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the United States. It’s easy to compare nursing homes in your area using this comprehensive […]
5 Tips for Caregivers
If you are the primary caregiver for a relative recovering from an illness or injury, you know that it can be a full-time job. These responsibilities, combined with your other day-to-day duties to household and family, can be overwhelming. Here are some suggestions to help you through this challenging period: Communicate with doctors. Always let […]
3 Tips for Finding Affordable Senior Apartments
Are you looking for affordable senior apartments for an elderly parent? The boom in senior housing has provided many choices, but they aren’t always affordable. To help you invest in the right choice, here are some tips: Shop Around Choosing a senior apartment community is a big decision. Ask about move-in incentives and how flexible […]
What Caregivers Should Know About Assisted Living
We all want the best for our loved ones. For many of us, “the best” means caring for our loved ones at home for as long as possible. However, sometimes giving the very best care may mean sharing or relinquishing care duties to others. If you are no longer able to give your loved one […]
Bethany Resident Wins Preservation Hero Award
Bethany Village resident Martha Boice recently earned the Preservation Hero Award from Heritage Ohio. The award will be presented in October during a special ceremony. Martha has dedicated much of her adult life to preserving historic buildings around Washington Township and Centerville. “I’m very pleased to have the honor,” says Martha. “This has been the […]
5 Things to Consider Before Moving to a Retirement Community
The end of summer is a time of transitions. If you or a loved one plans to transition to a retirement community soon, we have some tips for making the move a little bit easier. Location is more important than you think. If you have dreams of a sunny, distant locale to spend your retirement […]
Does Medicare Pay for Home Healthcare?
When recovering from a long illness or injury at home, experienced home healthcare providers can give you the care you need. This care can include skilled nursing and therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, IV therapy, wound care, and other medical and social services. When it comes to paying for such services, […]
Why You Need a Living Will
Do you have a living will? A living will is a document which details your wishes regarding your medical treatment in situations where you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself, such as in the event of a coma or severe illness or injury. Treatment Specifications In a living will, you should specify […]
How to Choose an Agent for Power of Attorney
At some point in our lives, it’s possible that we will no longer be able to make decisions for ourselves. This could happen for many reasons: dementia, coma, a debilitating illness, stroke, or other condition could render us unable or unfit to make decisions related to our own care and finances. As with so many […]
How to Compare Home Healthcare Providers
When you are released from the hospital after an illness or injury, the hospital may recommend a partner provider for home healthcare to aid in rehabilitation and recovery. However, it’s important to know that you have options when choosing a home healthcare provider. You are not limited to the providers recommended by your hospital. In […]
