Living Arrangements

Virtual care and telemedicine for elderly patients — what works and what doesn't

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent has a follow-up appointment with their cardiologist. The appointment used to mean a trip to the hospital, an hour driving, parking, waiting

Living Arrangements

Temporary care solutions — when you need a plan but don't have one yet

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent is no longer able to be alone all day, but you're not ready to make a permanent decision about their

Living Arrangements

Palliative care settings — where comfort-focused care happens

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent has been diagnosed with a serious illness. Cancer, or heart disease, or advanced dementia, or something else that's going to

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Hospice at home vs. hospice in a facility — understanding the options

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. The conversation has shifted. Your parent's doctor has said that the goals of care need to change. There are no more treatments

Living Arrangements

Companion services — when they need company more than care

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent doesn't need someone to help them shower or dress. They're managing those things. But your parent is spending

Living Arrangements

Senior centers and community programs — the free resource next door

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent has a few hours free on Wednesday afternoon. They're bored, but they say they're fine on their own.

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When short-term rehab becomes long-term care — the conversation nobody expected

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Three weeks ago, you told your parent that this was temporary. A facility stay, a place for them to recover, and then they'

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Skilled nursing facility stays — the short-term rehab reality

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent comes home from the hospital and their doctor says they need to go to a skilled nursing facility first. Not a permanent

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Transitional care — the bridge between hospital and home

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent is being discharged from the hospital, but they're not quite ready to go home. They're medically stable. They

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Short-term rehabilitation — what to expect after a hospital stay

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Your parent is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow, but they can't come home yet. They've had a stroke or

Living Arrangements

Respite care — giving yourself a break without guilt

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. You're tired. Not the normal kind of tired that sleep fixes, but the bone-deep, soul-tired kind that comes from months or years

Living Arrangements

How to choose an adult day program — what to look for

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Please consult appropriate professionals for guidance specific to your situation. Once you've decided an adult day program might work for your situation, you need to find one and then figure out whether