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.

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.