Elder Abuse Introduction Abuse of elders in a care facility happens more often than we know. The victims are often too scared, or too frail to let us know what is happening to them. We are their advocates. We want them to be safe. But how do we know when our loved one is being […]
Month: June 2013
Caring for a loved one with dementia may be taxing, stressful and unpredictable. Perhaps the worst thing is not knowing what to expect. Will it be a good day, or will it be “one of those days?” There’s […]
What Is ALTCS? Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is a state administered insurance program that provides long term care for Arizona residents. The state and county contribute to Federal Medicaid money, which forms a hybrid program that pools insurance money for those that qualify for long term care. Medicaid is a “needs-based” program, and […]
Did you know that life expectancy has been increasing continuously? With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 daily, more and more Americans are faced with difficult and expensive decisions regarding care options for themselves or their aging loved ones. Roughly 60 percent of people over the age of 65 require some type of long-term care at […]
