Transitioning Into Aged Care
October 15, 2013
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Helping a loved one move from independent living in a home where he or she may have spent decades into an aged care facility is a transition that requires sensitivity, care, and a great deal of preparation. There are many reasons why a family might choose to move a loved one into an aged care […]
Read The Rest →Frontline: Life And Death In Assisted Living
August 6, 2013
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This past week a Frontline expose’ was shown on ALF’s. On the national listserv for GCM’s professional association (NAPGCM) a lively dialogue ensued. By and large, the response was nor approving of the show. The following was my own post: Angel, Thank you for a really well thought out written piece on the […]
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What You Need to Know About Long-term Care Insurance
June 10, 2013
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by Arthur Comings on April 10, 2013 There’s health insurance and there’s life insurance – but neither will do the things you’ve always done for yourself. When you can no longer handle activities like bathing or feeding yourself, walking or doing housework, you need long-term care. Unless you’re quite wealthy (say, assets over $2 million) […]
Read The Rest →December Surprises in New York City and Northern New Jersey
January 1, 2010
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It’s an annual event. Adult children return to see their aging parents and they notice thing’s have changed. Even if you’ve been talking all year you might be noticing a real decline in house upkeep.
Read The Rest →Stuck? Not!
October 24, 2009
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In the 11/21/08 edition of the New York Times Jack Healy wrote an article1s entitled “Unable to Sell Homes, Elderly Forgo Move To Assisted Living.” In it he cites the impact of the severely depressed housing market as an obstacle to accessing the funds seniors need to change residence. Its true that for most, the home […]
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