Whenever you go to a senior housing facility or long-term care facility, have you ever seen the Ombudsman notice and wondered, what’s an Ombudsman? Why do these places have such statements? The State of California requires Ombudsman notices to be posted publicly in long-term facilities. The word Ombudsman comes from Sweden and means representative. An […]

It can be overwhelming and frustrating as your loved one ages, especially regarding income versus expenses. The expenses can add up quickly! Activities people could do before may become limiting because of a person’s medical condition or as their body gets older. Paying people to help adds up, so it is nice to know if […]

The SSA, or Social Security Administration, is an independent Federal agency in the executive branch of government.  It is one of the largest federal agencies.  The central administrative and computer operations are located in Baltimore, MD.  There are local SSA offices to service individual claims. People pay taxes into the program.  The program takes the […]

Unfortunately, abuse happens with children, animals, and even older adults. It is an all too common problem for abuse in a nursing home setting, too. In fact, 66% of nursing home staff members admitted to abusing residents in a 2020 World Health Organization (WHO) study. Abuse comes in all forms, including physical, psychological, neglect, and […]

Medicare covers some medical transportation, but not all.  Transportation can be challenging as one ages. Some people stop driving because of physical or cognitive challenges. Therefore, they rely on a spouse or someone to take them places for shopping or dental or medical appointments. But what happens to people who don’t have someone to transport […]

Service dogs can be an excellent resource for people with a disability. In fact, the Americans with Disability Act defines service animals as individually trained dogs to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. These loving animals can be another tool to assist a person with their daily tasks and increase independence by […]

A person should prepare for retirement. Preparing for retirement requires planning. While most people may automatically think of financially being prepared, this is only one aspect. Getting your legal documents and other wishes in order ensures everyone can meet your wishes. How can you financially be prepared for retirement? Social Security, if a person qualifies, […]

It is best to be medically prepared in case of an emergency, especially in your older years.  Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults.  Over 14 million people 65 and older in the United States report falling yearly.  Of those reported, 37% required medical treatment or restricted their activity […]

Living situations can become complicated as people age. There are many different living options as they go through the stages of aging. One option is to move into a senior living community that offers independent and assisted living services. Occasionally, a resident may need more care than an assisted living community provides and will consider […]