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Physical Environment Are private rooms available? Does the community have a pet? Does the community have safety features, such as handrails and grab bars?Certification...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
At a nursing care center, care is administered by professionals under the direction of a physician. Many facilities also offer sub-acute, respite, rehabilitation and other short-term...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
Physical Environment Is the community clean and well maintained? Are there multiple floor plans available? Can residents decorate their...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
Virginia has specific laws and regulations governing assisted living communities. According to Virginia laws, licensed assisted living communities can provide two distinct levels...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
Volunteering helps residents, families and communitiesMost parents are involved to some degree in the parent teacher organizations at their children’s schools. The same concept applies...
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For millions of Americans living on limited incomes, Medicaid is an essential program. Many Americans are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. These dual enrollees may also be...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
There are several resources that low-income older adults and their families should research when looking for housing options:. Congregate Housing Congregate housing is a...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
Most people want to live with purpose—to make a difference, to leave an impact. Research from the Stanford Graduate School of Education and Encore.org suggests that older adults...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022
Physical Environment Is the community clean and well maintained? Is ample parking available for residents and visitors? Are exterior...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/26/2022