Elderly people often want to remain in their homes as long as practical. But their caregivers and loved ones face some tough decisions. How can they keep Grandma Ruth safe while respecting her rights? Sometimes, Medicaid home and community-based waivers provide the...
Calvin was becoming more frail every day. Daisy, his wife of 52 years, was finding it difficult to help him with his daily living activities. After several trips to the emergency room, Calvin’s doctor told them that he needed in-home nursing care. Daisy was left...
Michael’s mother, Lucille, fell at home and wasn’t found for several days. He consulted with doctors about his mother’s care and was told she needed 24/7 nursing care. As he started researching nursing homes, Michael learned that the typical cost of a nursing home in...
