OVER 500 QUESTIONS TO ASK BE IN CHARGE OF YOUR SEARCH STEP BY STEP GUIDANCE AND ORGANIZATION The definitive, must have guide for Baby Boomers today and for their future! While helping their parents select an Assisted Living Facility today, they are educating and preparing themselves for THEIR future as well. IN ONE DAY, the reader can select an Assisted Living Facility for themselves or for their loved one by using this guide. With over 500 questions to ask, the reader will be assured that he or she is making the absolute, best decision. This guide covers subjects such as Nursing, Accommodations, Licenses, Contracts, Nutrition, Activities, Safety and more. This guide will put the reader in charge of the search so that they won't be sold something that he or she may not need or be appropriate. The authors, with their combined experience of over 42 years in the health care field, take you through the world of Assisted Living and make you feel as though you are "sitting down and chatting" with them in your living room. The goal of the authors is "to educate and therefore protect" the senior population.

Designed as a practical guide through the complex world of senior living, this book offers support and guidance for families to collaborate, leverage one another's strengths, and work toward this higher goal of making sure that their loved ones thrive. Read about how to manage difficult conversations with your loved ones, critical questions to ask during a facility tour, financial breakdown including Medicare and Medicaid, overcoming challenging behaviors, the state-survey process, and much more. With limited resources on the market today, planning for Assisted Living can be overwhelming for those who are making difficult choices for their loved ones. Get to know the industry standards and understand the difference between Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing. Author and former Community Relations Director at a prestigious assisted living community, Kristi Stalder, offers solutions to almost any situation; financial, behavioral, and emotional, so you can make an educated decision that will be in your loved one's best interest. Non-medical and simple, this book provides the facts and resources necessary to create a flawless transition and support through the entire process.

Healthcare expert Lori-Ann Rickard reveals the easy and practical answers that only an insider knows. Spin Your Healthcare Your Way to Choose An Assisted Living Facility with her guide. Easy Healthcare: Choosing An Assisted Living Facility gives you the secrets no outsider would guess such as: • Why you want an assisted living facility (and why you don’t) • How to get what you want from the facility (instead of what they want you to have) • The most surprising “little things” to look for that will make all the difference • Building appreciation for the move • How to make assisted living successful (and pitfalls to avoid) This guide leads you through a successful transition to assisted living. Lori-Ann Rickard gives you The Bottom Line and decodes the Terms To Know. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, HealthSpin founder Lori-Ann Rickard puts you in charge so you can Spin Your Healthcare Your Way!

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Are you worried about taking care of your elderly parents? Do you know how to select the best facility for their needs and financial situation? Kady Dash shares her experiences of what you must know before choosing a place for mom or dad.In this book you will learn: - What eighty questions to ask before selecting a facility- Legal advice Kady got about signing forms, including what not to sign- What to do when the savings to pay for room and board run out- Clarifications of questions on Medicaid forms - Medicaid's unwritten rules, including deadlines that are not the final ones- Specific additional information requests from the caseworker- Concise tips that will save you money- Links to useful websites and vital online formsThe author shares the experience she gained during a two-year journey of moving her mother from independent living to assisted living and then to a nursing home. She details the step-by-step process of what to do when the money to pay for the facilities ran out. Kady describes the obstacles she had to overcome so you can learn from her mistakes instead of your own. It is easy to feel overwhelmed trying to make the best choices for your parent. This book is specific and detailed. It is the no-nonsense helping hand every caregiver needs.