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Assisted Living and Addiction

Chicago Caregiving

Tips for navigating assisted living options when your loved one has addiction About 1 million adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. Addiction can be a big problem for older adults heading into assisted living facilities. It’s rare to find an assisted living facility that offers rehabilitation options.

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How to Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay at an Assisted Living Facility

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Short-term stays at assisted living facilities can be challenging, but with the right support, seniors can thrive and recover. After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home.

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Health Systems Leverage Philanthropy to Grow Hospice, Palliative Services

Hospice News

The staffing and operational costs involved include grief support staff for group and individual therapies, memorial and community event activities, along with outreach efforts. The health system provides hospice and palliative care, as well as behavioral and pediatric health, assisted living and emergency care, among others.

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Home Care Costs Rise 14% in One Year

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Last week, I shared an article in The Washington Post that offered insights into why the costs of assisted living facilities can soar. It’s the same in the assisted living and long-term facility industry; we don’t know what contributes to the monthly costs that residents pay. Image by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay.)

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Aging Unbound: All About Older Americans Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Activities and Ways to Participate Community Events: Check with local organizations, senior centers, and community centers to see if they have any special events planned for Older Americans Month. These events may include workshops, health fairs, social gatherings, and educational sessions. Call and ask.

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How New Day Healthcare Is Rethinking Home-Based Care Delivery

Hospice News

Assisted living facilities were restricted. We look for adverse events and all aspects of the patients. Given that timing, we often rethink everything about home care when we’re facing a pandemic that is rapidly changing home care and hospice delivery dynamics. At the time, facilities were closed.

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The Role of Adaptive Sports in Holistic Nursing Care

Daily Nurse

Combining Physical Activity with Social Events I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with physical therapist and senior program manager Kathleen Forrest, who oversees Senior Living Solutions for 11 independent and assisted living communities. We also sponsor social events like cornhole competitions.

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