Caring for elderly parents and loved ones is both complicated and emotional. According to Kelley Keoppen the most common mistake people make is waiting too long to arrange for care. Many do so out of a desire to fulfill their loved one's wishes to stay home, others are in denial themselves about the declining mental and physical capabilities of their family member but the vast majority do so out of guilt. There is sometimes a stigma about having your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility. In this episode Kelley guides us through the various types of care available and fundamental things you should consider when making arrangements for a loved one who is no longer able to care for themselves.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

• Difference between nursing home and skilled nursing facility
• When you should you start making arrangements for home health care or assisted living facilities
• How to determine what level of care your loved one needs
• What things should you bring to an assisted living facility
• How often should you visit loved one
• What you should know about Palliative Care VS Hospice Care
• Seniors and Romantic Relationships
• Average cost of care for elderly
• How to check facility ratings
• How to get a Senior Advisor or Geriatric Care Manager
• How to navigate end of life care
• Things to understand about Medicare
• How to talk to children about end of life stages

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Gardens Assisted Living

AHCA

Find A facility in Florida

Medicare

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