Monday, November 22, 2010
Adult Foster Care
I have heard of foster care for children but never knew adult foster care existed. Which is run very similar if not the same as child foster care, family-run homes providing room, board, and varying levels of supervision, oversight and personal care to nonrelated adults who are unable to care for themselves (AARP Studies Adult Foster Care 1996). The type of resident that uses adult day care are elderly or disabled individuals who have a medical diagnosis, a psychiatric diagnosis or in need of at least one ADL. Each state has its own standards for the licensing for these adult foster homes. Medicaid, private insurance, or personal sources are typically who fund these foster care homes. Medicare does not pay for AFC but may cover rehabilitation services under Part B.
Monday, November 8, 2010
How to Plan for your Long Term Care
We all know that we will one day get old an possibly need care, don't wait until something major happens be proactive and start a long term care plan today. Below I have listed, how to start a plan.
-First start by finding a qualified professional to help guide and inform you on how to make a long term plan.
-Choose the right care giver.
-Suggest within the plan who the person you wish to care for you or make decisions about your care.
-Find out your rights. A good care plan ensures flexibility not only to the caregiver but also to the person being cared for.
-Don't wait for a crisis to make a plan.
-Consider long term care insurance.
-Consider hiring a geriatric care manager.
Once you have implemented the above steps you should feel confident that you will be well cared for when that time comes.
-First start by finding a qualified professional to help guide and inform you on how to make a long term plan.
-Choose the right care giver.
-Suggest within the plan who the person you wish to care for you or make decisions about your care.
-Find out your rights. A good care plan ensures flexibility not only to the caregiver but also to the person being cared for.
-Don't wait for a crisis to make a plan.
-Consider long term care insurance.
-Consider hiring a geriatric care manager.
Once you have implemented the above steps you should feel confident that you will be well cared for when that time comes.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Long term care in the news
The Governor of Kansas Mark Parkinson, was named president and CEO of American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, based out of Washington, D.C. "AHCA is a national non-profit association of long-term care and post-acute care providers, which includes 11,000 member facilities."(Heck, Josh; 2010 Wichita Business Journal) Parkinson will start his new position in January, once his term in office is up. He has 15 years experience with long term care organizations. “This is the perfect job for me,” Parkinson said. “It combines my passion for quality elder care with my public policy experience.”(Wichita Business Journal)
Monday, August 30, 2010
What Does Long Term Care Mean To Me?
Health care in general is such a topic of discussion and has been for many years, and for many more years to come. Though health care is a concern to Americans, and yes it may need to be reformed but to what extent and expense will we allow the government to control our health? Being in my late 20's long-term care isn't a concern that I tend to think much about. I'm healthy and haven't had any medical issues during my life time and have always had medical insurance.
When I think of long-term care I think of my parents who would be considered baby boomers, they are healthy with no major medical issues and for as long as I can remember have always had health coverage. Once my father retires they will rely on Medicare for coverage. Whenever long term care has been a topic of discussion in my family, I just have always thought that I would provide care for my parents in my home when they get to the point that they need my assistance. My theory is they took care of me from baby to adulthood and in return it is my duty to care for them when that time comes. I guess you could say I'm one of those that has a bad taste about nursing homes. Growing up I visited relatives and volunteered through my church group at nursing homes. I always found the nursing homes to smell of urine and have a lonely feel to them. And then there are the cases you hear of neglect and bad experiences that residents have gone through. Though there may not be many cases one is to many in my book to leave my parents, who will be frail and somewhat helpless in an institution.
Long term care has come along way and many different options are offered for the elderly and handicap that give the individual the right to choose where to live and where to receive their care i.e. in home care, nursing home, rehab, adult day care and hospice. My thoughts and concerns are with the health care reform, how will an elders life be valued? Will it be valued just as a newborn baby full of life or will the elders of America, life be optional or not as important? Will certain services not be available due to rationed care? Long term care is just as important as the care our babies, children, teens and adults receive. By taking this class I hope to better my knowledge and understanding to what long term care is and how it could be effected good or bad with the health care reform.
When I think of long-term care I think of my parents who would be considered baby boomers, they are healthy with no major medical issues and for as long as I can remember have always had health coverage. Once my father retires they will rely on Medicare for coverage. Whenever long term care has been a topic of discussion in my family, I just have always thought that I would provide care for my parents in my home when they get to the point that they need my assistance. My theory is they took care of me from baby to adulthood and in return it is my duty to care for them when that time comes. I guess you could say I'm one of those that has a bad taste about nursing homes. Growing up I visited relatives and volunteered through my church group at nursing homes. I always found the nursing homes to smell of urine and have a lonely feel to them. And then there are the cases you hear of neglect and bad experiences that residents have gone through. Though there may not be many cases one is to many in my book to leave my parents, who will be frail and somewhat helpless in an institution.
Long term care has come along way and many different options are offered for the elderly and handicap that give the individual the right to choose where to live and where to receive their care i.e. in home care, nursing home, rehab, adult day care and hospice. My thoughts and concerns are with the health care reform, how will an elders life be valued? Will it be valued just as a newborn baby full of life or will the elders of America, life be optional or not as important? Will certain services not be available due to rationed care? Long term care is just as important as the care our babies, children, teens and adults receive. By taking this class I hope to better my knowledge and understanding to what long term care is and how it could be effected good or bad with the health care reform.
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