EXPLAINING NEURO/STROKE REHAB AND SHORT TERM/SKILLED NURSING CARE

Moving from assisted living to a nursing home is often necessitated by changes in an individuals health or care needs. Here are some considerations to consider when moving from assisted living to a skilled nursing facility.Steps When Moving From Assisted Living to Nursing HomeYou or a loved one may need a higher level of care than what you can receive at your assisted living community. Here are some tips for transitioning between senior living communities.Step 1: Assess the individuals care needs.Nursing homes provide more medical and personal care than assisted living facilities. Healthcare professionals or social workers can help evaluate the persons needs to determine an appropriate time to move to a nursing home. Medical input is crucial in determining the proper level of care.Some individuals may be best suited to specialized memory care units. Choose a nursing home based on which one can meet an individuals complex medical needs.Step 2: Tour nursing homes. Research and visit nursing homes in your area to find one that meets the individuals medical needs and preferences. Look for facilities that have a good reputation, meet regulatory standards, and have caring staff members. Some assisted living communities offer nursing home care in another nearby building. Choosing a nursing home in the same complex may be best in giving the individual continuity of services. Step 3: Consider the costs. Skilled nursing care can be expensive. Review the individuals financial resources and access to financial assistance programs like Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term care insurance. After careful consideration, choose the best facility for your loved one.Step 4: Coordinate with the assisted living community staff.Work closely with the staff if the individual is in an assisted living facility. Ask for a checklist of tasks family members and caregivers must complete to ensure a smooth transition. Ensure all medical records, medications, and essential documents are transferred to the nursing home. Step 5: Meet with the nursing home staff to discuss needs and transition.Schedule meetings with the nursing home staff, including nurses, social workers, and administrators, to discuss the individuals care plan, preferences, and specific needs or concerns. For example, your loved one may require physical therapy, occupational therapy, or wound care. Or they may require medical equipment or care for complex medical conditions. Step 6: Prepare to move personal items to the new facility. Assisted living residents often have space for more personal items than those living in a private or semi-private room in a nursing home. Your loved one may need assistance reducing their number of personal belongings. Step 7: Consider the individuals emotional needs.Requiring nursing home care may be emotionally challenging for many seniors. Even if they know they need assistance with activities, they may not think they need skilled nursing services 24/7. Offer emotional support and involve them in the decision-making process as much as possible.Step 8: Visit regularly.Continue to visit the individual in the nursing home to provide companionship and ensure they receive the care they need. Get to know the certified nursing assistants and licensed nurses on staff. Stay engaged in their care and advocate for them when necessary.It may take time for your loved one to adjust to their new environment. Make Your Move to a New Senior Living CommunityMoving from assisted living to a nursing home can be challenging, but its often necessary to ensure the persons health and safety. With careful planning and support, you can make this transition as smooth as possible for your loved one.Retirement Unlimited offers a wide range of senior living facilities. If your loved one has had repeated hospital stays or suffers from a chronic medical condition, it might be time to move them to one of our skilled nursing facilities that provides 24-hour care. Contact RUI today to learn more about our premier senior communities. Key Takeaways: When to Move From Assisted Living to a Nursing Home? If your loved one has declining health and requires one-on-one supervision and help with the activities of daily living, it might be time to move them from an independent living facility to one that can provide skilled nursing care.Work with the staff at each facility to make sure there is a seamless transition especially in regards to medication management. Consider your loved ones emotional needs as they move to a different home.

Following surgery or hospitalization for an illness, seniors are typically referred to an in-patient rehabilitation center to aid in their recovery. Senior rehabilitation may include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Because in-patient rehab is for those who require intensive care for an extended period of time additional services are offered, such as assistance with a number of daily needs as well as social activities and counseling.What is a Senior Rehabilitation Center?A senior rehabilitation center is a place for seniors to recover with specific attention on pain reduction and improved function through multiple therapies.Physical therapy helps increase strength and improve mobility, balance and flexibility, as well as manage pain.Occupational therapy assists patients with performing daily activities that often require fine motor skills or the use of adaptive equipment like a cane or walker.Speech therapy helps with communication, swallowing and cognitive skills such as attention and memory problems.What Does a Typical Day Look Like?MorningNurses visit patients and help with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and grooming, as needed. Since the goal of rehabilitation is to prepare patients for a successful transition home, the facility simulates a home environment as much as possible. Patients determine their own schedules (within reason), wear their own clothes, and in some cases, have their own personal living space.After breakfast, patients begin physical therapy in a gym setting that features specialized equipment and technology to aid recovery while minimizing pain. Exercises vary depending on the patients needs and abilities. Daily physical therapy builds strength, coordination and balance all necessary to regain independence.NoonPatients have time to recuperate from therapy and socialize during lunch. Options to eat with visiting family and friends, or in their room are also available. Patients meet with the dietitian regularly to discuss food preferences and dietary needs.AfternoonTherapy sessions usually continue after a relaxing lunch. Afternoon therapy might include working with a speech-language pathologist or an occupational therapist. Depending on individual needs, activities might also include shopping, counseling or other activities, such as going on excursions, taking classes, playing games, making crafts or watching live performances, to promote socialization and mental wellbeing.EveningEvening is often a time for relaxing or visiting with family. Following dinner, patients are given ample time to rest up for the next days therapy. Quiet activities such as reading or doing puzzles are encouraged.Colavria Hospitality offers short-term in-patient rehabilitation. Each of our locations provides the perfect mix of therapy, fun and engaging activities, and rest and relaxation that will prepare patients to return home as quickly as possible.Colavria Hospitality currently manages four senior living communities in the Denver metro area which offer a unique mix of care options. Our mission is to provide those we serve with an environment that focuses on hospitality, person-centered relationships, and the well-being of each individual. Each community operates under our Core Principles of Collaboration, Innovation, and Harmony to assure a rich and secure lifestyle for patients as well as a pleasant working environment for our care team. We invite you to take a tour of our facilities.

Hello, allow us to introduce ourselves! We are Beneficent, and we provide trustworthy long-term care guidance for deeply caring family members facing a critical long-term care financial crisis.Beneficent helps clients understand, prepare, and qualify for programs covering high costs of Long-term Care including assisted living, adult day care, home care, or skilled nursing homes for seniors and disabled adults.As Certified Medicaid Planers Read our Top 5 questions we hear most.Must I spend down to $2,000 to apply for long-term care Medicaid? No, reducing your assets to $2,000 is not the only route to qualify for Long-term Care Medicaid if your income exceeds the limits. By leveraging legal strategies within Medicaid regulations, we can assist in navigating the income requirements.For 2024, a single applicant is expected to have a resource limit of $2,000, while the limit for a married applicant is about $150,000 If I accept Medicaid assistance will I lose my home?Once a Medicaid recipient passes, the state may seek reimbursement of the amount they paid for in long-term care costs. However, proper planning can protect a home and other assets from a Medicaid claim.I have been told I make too much money to qualify for Long-term Care Medicaid?The best way to figure out your best options is to schedule your first free initial consultation with Beneficent on our home page. (www.doinggoodforothers.com)During that time, we'll review and evaluate your assets to determine if we can help you qualify for a long-term plan4. Is Medicaid Planning legal and ethical?Proper Medicaid planning is legal and ethical and it works to ensure that all rules and regulations are followed.Medicaid planning seeks out effective methods of securing eligibility while preserving assets for the future benefit of the applicant and the applicants loved ones5. Should I apply for Medicaid or VA Aid + Attandance on my own?We appreciate your determination to tackle the application process independently. However, it's important to note that many individuals find themselves facing denials due to the complexity of the process.To support you, we offer a complimentary 1-hour consultation where we share our expertise on how to file for and qualify for these benefitscompletely free of charge.If you feel prepared to dedicate the significant amount of time required and are ready to manage the intricate details involved, we are more than willing to equip you with all the necessary information. Our goal is to ensure that you are informed and confident in whichever path you choose to take, whether it's proceeding on your own or seeking further assistance. Remember, our guidance during the consultation is meant to empower you with knowledge, but navigating the process can still be a challenging endeavor. Call us to schedule an appointment. 719.645.8350 - OR - read more of our FAQs on our website. www.doinggoodforothers.com/faqs