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Answers to questions about eldercare
Jewish Home Lifecare staff answer questions about living as an elder and caring for an elder.

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When is it time to look for a nursing home?

While nursing homes provide a multitude of important services, it is typically the option of last resort, selected when all other options have been exhausted, typically for safety reasons. At Jewish H... [Read More]

Is it safe to have strangers in the home providing care?

What goes on behind closed doors is an understandable concern, especially if the elder has some cognitive loss or feels dependent on the homecare worker.  Many people hire homecare workers based on p... [Read More]

What is post surgery rehabilitation?

Most patients do not go straight home after surgery, but will instead go for inpatient rehabilitation, either in an acute setting (if they have the stamina to participate in three hours of rehab daily... [Read More]

How can I determine an elder’s needs?

There are a variety of issues that need to be looked at to determine the level of assistance someone needs, and questions to ask regarding personal preferences for care (e.g., bathing in the morning r... [Read More]

What is a geriatric care manager?

A professional geriatric care manager might be a social worker, nurse, psychologist, or gerontologist trained to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and provide services for the elderly and their famili... [Read More]

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicare-managed care?

Many people confuse the two federal insurance programs created by Congress in 1965. The programs have different eligibility requirements and different benefits. Many people confuse Medicare with Medic... [Read More]

What is addressed by a care manager's evaluation?

After a complete assessment of the elder’s strengths, challenges and preferences, a geriatric care manager would, together with family, explore care options most suited to the elder’s circumstance... [Read More]

What support is available when caring for someone?

There are many options available to caregivers – some that are solitary, and others that link you with people in a similar situation. I encourage caregivers to consider joining a Caregiver Support G... [Read More]

How do I select an assisted living facility?

First and foremost, one must keep in mind the preferences and lifestyle of the person who will live there. For example, for a private person, a facility with very little personal space and many common... [Read More]

How do I find resources to help me care for someone?

The number of services for physically and cognitively impaired older adults, their families, and caregivers is growing as our population ages, although in some communities services are either difficul... [Read More]

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