Try: Do the staff members have professional backgrounds in continuing care and geriatrics field what are the hiring procedures and requirements for eligibility are criminal background checks references and certifications required is there a staff-training program in place and what does it entail is staff courteous to residents and to each other are responses for assistance timely is the administrator or appropriate staff person generally available to answer questions or discuss problems and would you be comfortable dealing with them on a daily basis does the facility have a volunteer program or is it affiliated with any student clinical program information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Try: What are the different meal programs offered does the residence provide three nutritionally balanced meals a day seven days a week and how does the menu vary from meal to meal what about special diets; does a qualified dietitian plan or approve menus are residents involved in menu planning and may they request special foods are common dining areas available and when can residents eat meals in their units does dining room environment encourage residents to relax socialize and enjoy their food are meals provided only at set times or is there some flexibility are snacks available how many meals are included in the fee if a resident becomes ill is tray service available can residents have guests dine with them for an additional fee is there a private dining room for special events and occasions if desired information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Try: What type of healthcare and personal care services are available does the facility have both short and long-term services such as routine physical and dental examinations and pharmacy services as well as skilled nursing and therapy services can the facility provide a list of available services and are residents and families involved in developing the service agreement who provides these services what are their qualifications is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living adls if needed adls include dressing eating mobility hygiene grooming bathing toileting incontinence does residence have programs for alzheimer alzheimer’s other dementias and other specialized areas how are medical emergencies handled does the residence have a clearly stated procedure for responding to medical emergencies is there an arrangement with a nearby hospital will the staff dispense medication to able residents if so what are the dispenser dispenser’s qualifications will they monitor residents taking medications are housekeeping linen service and personal laundry included in the fees or are they available at an additional charge are on-site laundry facilities available and convenient does the residence provide transportation to doctors offices the hairdresser shopping and other activities desired by residents and can it be arranged on short notice are pharmacy barber beautician and or physical therapy services offered on-site information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Try: What kinds of group individual recreational activities are offered and who schedules them is there an organized activities program with a posted daily schedule of events 8does the facility schedule trips or other events off premises are the resident activity social areas appropriate and desirable to the prospective resident 8do residents participate in activities outside of the residence in the neighboring community 8are there supplies for social activities hobbies games cards crafts computers gardening are religious services held on the premises does the residence arrange for nearby services do volunteers and family members come into the residence to participate conduct programs does the residence create a sense of community by allowing residents to participate in certain activities or perform simple chores for the group as a whole are there fitness facilities as well as regularly scheduled exercise classes are residents pets allowed in the residence does facility have pets and who cares for them information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Try: Assisted living facilities can range in size from a small residential house for one resident up to very large facilities providing services to hundreds of residents assisted living falls somewhere between an independent living community and a skilled nursing facility in terms of the level of care provided continuing care retirement facilities combine independent living assisted living and nursing care in one facility people who live in newer assisted living facilities usually have their own private apartment there is usually no special medical monitoring equipment that you would find in a nursing home and their nursing staff may not be available at all hours however trained staff are usually on-site around the clock to provide other needed services household chores are performed sheets are changed laundry is done and food is cooked and served some homes even have a beauty parlor on site grocery service is often available too where provided private apartments generally are self-contained; i e they have their own bedroom and bathroom and may have a separate living area or small kitchen registered nurses and license practical nurses are available by phone or e-mail 24 hours out of the day to ensure proper teaching and or education of staff available another option for individual living spaces are dormitory or hotel room consisting of a private or semi-private sleeping area and a shared bathroom there are usually common areas for socializing as well as a central kitchen and dining room for preparing and eating meals information references

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Try: Encouraging loved ones to safely walk around the home or in a facility with maximal independence is always a big concern for caregivers walkers benefit those needing more help with balance and walking than you can get with crutches or a cane types of walkers a pickup style standard walker with four solid prongs on the bottom without wheels will give you the most stability quad canes offer less support then walkers but still useful for small problems with balance or instability while straight canes offer less help rollators are a newer innovative deluxe style walker with wheels and include a seat and brake system compact lightweight rollators are cost-effective at less then 100 and very practical for safe ambulation assistance with a bonus seat for resting use a walker pouch basket or tray to help you carry things around for added convenience remember to remove scatter rugs electrical cords and any other obstacles in walking pathways that may cause falls information references "money and time saving strategies for caregivers – part iii" by clare absher available at www carepathways com

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Try: Transport wheelchairs are a great invention allowing caregivers to easily move less mobile elders around the home and great for travel they are manufactured from sturdy aluminum alloy materials with smaller wheels making them very lightweight for convenient portability transport chairs are designed for caregivers to actually push the senior in contrast to the standard heavier wheelchairs with large rear wheels that are made for user self-operation transport chairs are reasonably priced starting at around 100 fold-down compactly and accommodate short-term travel needs without the dependency of regular wheelchair use information references "money and time saving strategies for caregivers – part iii" by clare absher available at www carepathways com

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Try: Geri-chair a geri-chair is a comfortable mobile padded recliner seat on 4 small wheels that allows caregivers to push seated care recipients throughout the house although the initial cost can be fairly steep at 400- 500 the long-term cost effectiveness is beneficial enhancing care recipient comfort and reducing caregiver strain due to frequent and difficult care recipient transfers are huge benefits geri-chairs further assist their users by enabling them to recline for naps and provide a convenient tray for meals geri-belt a simple inexpensive gait belt cannot be underestimated to assist a caregiver with a variety of care recipient transfers used around the care recipient recipient’s waist to help support them with standing and sitting enables safer transfers and less physical strain on part of caregiver newer transfer pivoting discs and older more recognized transfer boards offer additional advantages to assist caregivers and promote care recipient safety information references "money and time saving strategies for caregivers – part iii" by clare absher available at www carepathways com

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Try: Currently there are approximately 1 7 million americans in nursing homes a vast majority of these persons are in private for profit institutions nursing home can describe many different types of facilities but under federal law a nursing home is an institution that provides skilled nursing care for injured disabled or sick individuals federal law is important because the federal government provides some nursing home coverage under medicare and medicaid nursing homes can also provide custodial care to residents if required custodial care refers to assistance with the activities of daily living this can include eating bathing and other personal care needs although it may not seem like it nursing homes are designed to reduce healthcare costs through efficient services it is more efficient to bring patients to a central location this reduces the cost of nurses and doctors information references

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Try: Assisted living facilities are often expensive to live in upon entering the facility the Care recipient (cr) will have to sign a contract the contract will list the terms of the cr’s deposit and payments the services provided the ways and manner in which the cr can be removed from the facility and many other details the monthly fee for assisted living in generally around 80 of the local cost for a nursing home government programs do not provide assistance or coverage for assisted living the assisted living cost is usually private pay by the cr in some cases long-term care insurance policies may also pay the cost some tax deductions are possible for a portion of the cost of the facility residents tend to have fewer rights and protections in assisted living facilities nursing homes are subject to greater federal regulations and thus greater oversight information references

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