Care Giver Shortage: Coming To Your Town
March 2, 2014
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Look out. Here it comes. Demand exceeding supply. Read all about it at “A Shortage of Caregivers”. Why, you ask? Well…, they’re 1) low-paid, 2) demanding jobs, 3) high rates of injury and 4) frequently, no benefits. So…, I guess high demand and low supply will drive up wages solving the low pay issue. Think again. […]
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Transitioning Into Aged Care
October 15, 2013
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Helping a loved one move from independent living in a home where he or she may have spent decades into an aged care facility is a transition that requires sensitivity, care, and a great deal of preparation. There are many reasons why a family might choose to move a loved one into an aged care […]
Read The Rest →So, Just What Does A Geriatric Care Management Assessment Look Like?
August 3, 2013
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Many people want to know what assessments cover and what can be expected from one. Below, is an example of a recent one. This one doesn’t cover some things that might come up in other situations (ie; survey of residential possibilities, specific entitlement opportunities, etc…). Also, I’ve had to change or redact to maintain confidentiality. […]
Read The Rest →Stuck? Not!
October 24, 2009
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In the 11/21/08 edition of the New York Times Jack Healy wrote an article1s entitled “Unable to Sell Homes, Elderly Forgo Move To Assisted Living.” In it he cites the impact of the severely depressed housing market as an obstacle to accessing the funds seniors need to change residence. Its true that for most, the home […]
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