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For older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, moving to a residential memory care facility may be the best option. These communities can offer varying levels...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
In addition to the federal laws that apply to all skilled nursing facilities, Virginia has specific laws and regulations for nursing homes. According to law, nursing facilities...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
In Maryland, residents who meet certain financial and medical requiremeMnts may be qualified for nursing facility services through the state’s Medicaid program. The state serves...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
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 Community 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 Community 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 Community 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 Community 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...
Posted by Positive Aging Community 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 Community on 05/26/2022