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Does Medicare Pay for Residential Care Homes?

Dear Paul:
My dad had a bad fall at home last weekend. Because he lives alone, it was several hours before anyone found him. He suffered a concussion and a fracture to his shoulder. He will be discharged from the hospital today and is headed to an inpatient rehab center for a few weeks of therapy.
During his rehab center stay, my wife and I will be trying to find a senior living community for him to move to when he finishes his therapy. We’ve been trying to get him to make this move for several years now without success. But I think the fall frightened him and he knows he needs a change.
My brother and sister-in-law live in Virginia where they recently moved her mother to a residential care home. I haven’t heard of these before but from what they describe, it might be a good solution for my dad.
Does the Dallas/Fort Worth area have residential care homes? Can we use my Dad’s Medicare to help pay for it? This is all really new to us. [Read more…]

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Memory Care Placement in Fort Worth, Texas

Dear Paul:
My mom was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease about 18 months ago. Since then my father, sister and I have worked together to try to manage her illness at home.

Our challenge is that we all work full-time. So far we’ve been able to use home care aides to help during the daytime hours when none of us can be there. But lately my mom has started wandering and it often happens during the middle of the night when my dad is trying to sleep. Even though we have an alarm system on the house and a GPS watch that allows us to quickly locate her, it has just gotten to be too much. The three of us are exhausted from trying to take turns staying up at night to keep an eye on my mom. [Read more…]

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Assisted Living Placement in Dallas, Texas

If the older adult you love is struggling to maintain their independence, you might be struggling right along with them. While they might recognize that some type of help is needed, adult children aren’t usually very familiar with the ins and outs of senior care in Dallas. And being able to identify the warning signs that indicate a move is necessary isn’t always easy either.

From expired foods in the frig to unopened bills on the counter, here are a few red flags that can signal it is time to consider a move to a Dallas assisted living community. [Read more…]

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The Hidden Costs of Being a Family Caregiver

As baby boomers in north Texas continue to grow older, the demand for family caregivers is climbing. These informal caregivers are most often spouses and adult children. But as more and more families are scattered across the country, it isn’t uncommon to find neighbors, friends, grandchildren, and even clergy members taking a more active role in caregiving.

In taking on the role of caregiver, loved ones often discover there are hidden costs for providing senior care they weren’t expecting. It can take a real bite out of the caregiver’s personal finances.

So what are the true costs of caring for a senior loved one?

From direct care expenses to lost wages, here’s what you should consider before assuming the role. [Read more…]

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What Comes Next When a Parent Needs Assisted Living?

If your family has recently come to the conclusion that an aging loved one is no longer safe in their north Texas home, it can be a relief to finally admit it. For many families this acceptance can be a long time coming. But relief may be quickly followed by feelings of confusion and uncertainty. Adult children may not be at all familiar with what an assisted living community is and how to find one a parent will be happy with.

With over 900 different communities in the DFW area to choose from, it’s easy to see why families are overwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you get started. [Read more…]

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