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...
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...
Virginia has specific laws and regulations governing assisted living communities. According to Virginia laws, licensed assisted living communities can provide two distinct levels...
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...
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...
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...
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...