There are many issues to take into account when choosing a care facility for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Beyond the care provided at a typical nursing home or assisted living, facilities that specialize in Alzheimer’s care must be equipped to handle a variety of issues such as memory loss, loss of speech and the eventual loss of all cognitive functions.
Nursing home care for an elderly parent can be extremely costly, which is why the government instituted different benefit programs to help seniors in need. One of these programs is administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Health Care benefits are available to any veteran who served in the United States military on active service, and received any discharge from service other than a dishonorable discharge. VA Health Care benefits provide coverage for doctor and specialist visits, mental health care services, and in-patient hospital stays, in addition to long and short term stays in nursing homes.
Medi-Cal is one of the best sources of health benefits for senior citizens living on a limited income in Los Angeles County. As Medi-Cal is a needs-based program, meaning one has to show financial need or hardship in order to receive benefits, there are times when Medi-Cal benefits can be denied by the state agency. However,…
There are few things more difficult than having a parent suffer through the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. It places a severe emotional, physical, and financial drain on everyone involved, and often leaves caregivers feeling like they have no options. At some point, keeping a parent with Alzheimer’s disease at …
