In 1987, President Reagan signed a ban on the use of drugs in nursing homes that were prescribed to chemically restrain patients, unless the medications are needed for that patient or other residents’ safety. However, in September 2021, the New York Times has reported that antipsychotic drugs were frequently used on dementia patients in the 2000s, notwithstanding the almost doubled…
As you and your loved ones age, you might wonder what are the available options for housing for seniors, and what is the right fit? The good news is that there are several broad options for senior housing and within each option is a spectrum of smaller options to best meet your needs. We will break each housing option down…
The Veteran’s Administration has two major financial programs for Veterans: Compensation and Pension. VA Compensation is a benefit paid on the basis of the kind and severity of a disability that occurred as a result of active duty military service. VA Pension is a benefit paid on the basis of a disability that was not a result of active service…
Big Three from Episode #063: Villages like Lamorinda help older adults age in place and cultivate community and connection.Memberships provide various services from events and activities to referrals, home-based help, and more.Villages are non-profit and membership-based. Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:32 – What is the concept of the village, how did it get started? 5:10 – What geographic regions are covered…
Big Three from Episode #060: Finding out what’s important to people – who they are and what they like is key to helping maintain quality of life. Work with someone local, knows the communities, assess clients, and have a physical presence. Who pays for long-term care and senior living communities? We do with our assets that we save, long-term care…
Big Three from Episode #058: Parents can nominate someone for guardianship, but only the judge can appoint someone.As a parent, make sure your wishes are clearly expressed in your estate plan; otherwise, you will have absolutely no say in the matter.Choose potential guardians that you can trust to make sure things get done. Time-stamped Show Notes: 2:30 – These are…