A Pathway to Senior Care in San Diego


Book Description

Choosing appropriate and quality care for you or a loved one can be an emotional and daunting responsibility. With the horrifying stories of senior neglect and abuse in newspaper headlines over the years, how do you determine between the good, the bad, and the ugly? In A Pathway to Senior Care in San Diego, author Nancy Coulter Beland draws upon more than thirty years of experience in senior care to reveal the ins and outs of the industry. With anecdotes from her days in the dugout, youll learn how to: Have those difficult conversations with your loved one about power of attorney, driving, lifestyle preferences, and more Determine which care option is right for you and your senior Interview home care agencies Look for signs of quality senior communities Work with Medicare, Medi-Cal, SSI, and VA benefits Make moving day easier on everyone Take care of yourself in the process Beland understands there isnt a one-size-fits-all approach to senior care. She carefully lays out each option for different care levels and provides a wealth of resource information to be sure your senior obtains the best consideration possible.




A Pathway to Senior Care in San Diego


Book Description

Choosing appropriate and quality care for you or a loved one can be an emotional and daunting responsibility. With the horrifying stories of senior neglect and abuse in newspaper headlines over the years, how do you determine between the good, the bad, and the ugly? In A Pathway to Senior Care in San Diego, author Nancy Coulter Beland draws upon more than thirty years of experience in senior care to reveal the ins and outs of the industry. With anecdotes from her days in the dugout, you'll learn how to: - Have those difficult conversations with your loved one about power of attorney, driving, lifestyle preferences, and more - Determine which care option is right for you and your senior - Interview home care agencies - Look for signs of quality senior communities - Work with Medicare, Medi-Cal, SSI, and VA benefits - Make moving day easier on everyone - Take care of yourself in the process Beland understands there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to senior care. She carefully lays out each option for different care levels and provides a wealth of resource information to be sure your senior obtains the best consideration possible.




Senior Living California (San Diego County only) Directory, Guide for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities


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Senior housing directory for San Diego County provides a comprehensive list of assisted living and memory care (aka dementia or Alzheimer's) as well as skilled nursing (aka nursing homes). This resource guide includes: - Definitions of adult day care (defined as CBAS - Community Based Adult Services), independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing - Definitions of Long-Term Care insurance, and the Assisted Living Waiver program - Spotlight of the Top 10 largest assisted living facilities in the county. - Listings of 572 assisted living and memory care facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity - Listings of 82 skilled nursing facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity







The Pathway to Elderly Care Services


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The book ``The Pathway to Elderly Health Care", revolves around; Assisted Living Homes, Nursing Homes and Private Care in your home. There are also some definitions of terms that may be helpful for clearer understanding to be able to help you make informed decisions when making plans for elder care. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant and have an AA degree in General Studies. This book will will be helpful with the preparations towards their journey into their golden years ahead.







The Road to an Aging Policy for the 21st Century


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The 4th White House conference of aging in the history of the Nation. Contains the key elements of the Final Report of the 1995 Conference (WHCoA). Includes a statement of national aging policy & three broad recommendations for administrative & legislative action developed by the WHCoA Policy Committee; implementation strategies from the 45 resolutions adopted at the national WHCoA Conference, & the recurring & fund-related strategies from the reports of more than 230 grassroots post-Conference events; & a listing of the final Conference resolutions. Photos. Glossary.




The Road Map to Senior Care


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Senior care expert, Stephen Andriko, provides a concise, down to earth, non-judgmental approach to navigating the confusing maze of senior care options. With both candor and compassion, he discusses various delivery methods such as in-home care or out-of-home placement. Furthermore, he explains the average costs of the various alternatives and offers resources that can help along the journey. Senior care is an extremely sensitive topic for most families. The purpose of this book is twofold: to reduce the painful emotions families can experience during the decision-making process, and to provide senior care consumers with the resources and knowledge needed to make confident and informed decisions.




Project CARE


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The Path to Finding a Senior Living Community


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A concise tutorial to assist as you walk down the path of senior housing. Answers questions such as when is it time to make a move, how to locate and choose the right senior living community, what other options are available, how to afford a senior living community, and more!