Senior Living Frequently Asked Questions

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Memory and cognition can pose real challenges for seniors diagnosed and their caregivers — whether a trained professional or a family member. Keep a close eye out for issues like not taking prescriptions on time or financial mismanagement. Once your loved one is diagnosed, you need to make long-term decisions together, including legal, financial, and health care plans. Though the future may feel uncertain, with proper care, there can still be times of joy and laughter. Concierge Care Advisors can help you develop a thoughtful transition plan for your loved one's care.

When discussing the future with an aging loved one, it's important to approach the conversation with care and understanding. Start by gently introducing the topic and asking for their thoughts. Look for opportunities to address their needs and research options that align with their well-being. Our services at Concierge Care Advisors can provide objective advice and support, including free home visits. By presenting concerns in a loving context, we can work together to ensure their health, comfort, and happiness.

To get the best recommendations, you should always make sure that: each community you consider has had a background check through the state (DSHS); the advisor personally knows the community and has actually been there and met the owner or management; you know exactly what the community offers in terms of care, food, transportation, and amenities; and you have a plan for care if you believe you may run out of money. Concierge Care Advisors can often negotiate these types of situations with the community to ensure that your loved one will not be asked to leave for financial reasons.

Families often put off planning, hoping their loved one's health and well-being will improve with time. However, they are then often faced with a crisis situation, such as a discharge from a hospital or skilled nursing facility, where the parent simply cannot return to their own home safely. When you plan in advance, your options for a great community increase dramatically. If your loved one is no longer safe at home, start with a caring conversation. If needed, our senior advisors can help facilitate this discussion. Planning for the future may involve selling a home, understanding finances, finding appropriate housing, and setting a timeline.

Stories of senior care neglect crop up from time to time — this is something Concierge Care Advisors screens because everyone deserves dignity and respectful treatment, especially in their golden years. We perform rigorous background checks and health and safety audits on all of our partners, ensuring that they are taking appropriate care of their clients and that their clients are thriving in their care.

Absolutely nothing. We are a free service to the seniors and their families. We are compensated by the senior housing community after we facilitate a move for your loved one. Furthermore, we have no special arrangements or partnerships with particular communities, which helps us assess and recommend each community fairly and honestly.

Cost varies greatly in the senior care industry, depending on factors like amenities and the type of care your loved one needs — whether it's independent living, assisted living, adult family homes, skilled nursing homes, or in-home care. Depending on rent and the level of senior care needed, your price could range between $3,000–$12,000 per month. Don't be alarmed by the higher end, as that cost involves intensive specialized care. The best way to understand your costs is by contacting a Concierge Care Advisor.

Unfortunately, Medicare only covers short-term, non-custodial care needs.

Yes, long-term care insurance is available. However, just like with any insurance, the time to purchase insurance is before you need it. If you have previously purchased long-term care insurance for a senior loved one and are now considering options, then we can make sure to help you find a community or home that matches your insurance benefits.

Yes, benefits are available. The VA provides supplemental income through the Veterans Pension to veterans and their widowed spouses. Then, veterans and spouses who require care and assistance may be eligible for Aid & Attendance financial benefits. Veterans and spouses who are homebound may qualify for additional benefits. As you might expect, navigating government benefits can be complicated. To help understand your options, contact a Concierge Care Advisor anytime.

Aside from personal finances, many people in this age group are eligible for VA benefits. Other common sources for financing elder care include long-term care insurance, pension benefits, and Medicaid in the event of very limited resources. A senior advisor can assist by discussing various housing costs with you and can also refer you to specialists and service providers for various benefits, such as VA and Medicaid.

Medicaid benefits vary by state but may cover health needs such as long-term care services, including senior care communities, home health services, and personal care services. The qualifications for Medicaid vary by state as well. Medicaid is a complex program. While we're not Medicaid experts, we are knowledgeable and have helped thousands of others in your same situation. We can help you assess your options by contacting a Concierge Care Advisor.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. Although PTSD is typically associated with combat veterans, victims of abuse or violence, survivors of disasters, or first responders, it can also affect caregivers.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening, or distressing event or after a prolonged traumatic experience. Types of events that can lead to PTSD include serious accidents, physical or sexual assault, abuse (including childhood or domestic abuse), exposure to traumatic events at work, serious health problems, and war and conflict. PTSD develops in about 1 in 3 people who experience severe trauma.

The symptoms of this anxiety disorder are manifold, and some people may experience a few or all of them. PTSD can lead to suicide, making it crucial to be vigilant of one's own or a loved one's well-being. PTSD symptoms vary but commonly include: re-experiencing the event through flashbacks, nightmares, and distressing sensations; avoidance and emotional numbing, leading to isolation and withdrawal; and hyperarousal, such as anxiety and irritability.

Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. This includes war veterans, children, and people who have been through a physical or sexual assault, abuse, accident, disaster, or other serious events — including caregivers. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 8 out of every 100 women and 4 out of 100 men will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

Yes, for many people. It's not simply physically exhausting but emotionally, mentally, and financially draining as well. This is especially true for adult children who take care of parents with dementia or severe disability. Many of them feel an extreme amount of pressure and guilt to provide care but feel powerless to stop the debilitating condition of their parents.

For effective PTSD treatment, a detailed assessment of symptoms is necessary. Psychological therapies are usually recommended first, with medication added if needed. Self-care and seeking support are important in recognizing and addressing symptoms. Remember, it's okay to reach out when you're not doing well.

We help you find the perfect care and living arrangement for your loved one. From moving them into a safe community to offering guidance on VA benefits and legal assistance, our senior advisors are here every step of the way.

Absolutely! Concierge Care Advisors is a 'person-first' organization, meaning we make it our mission to support you and your loved ones in a way that works best for you. We'd be more than happy to meet your family in person to determine your loved one's needs, and we can even join community tours with your loved one to help them find a community they love.

Some things to watch for are if your loved one has experienced one or more falls, they forget to take medications, the yard and home look unkempt, they aren't eating properly, or perhaps they are no longer taking an interest in their favorite activities. These are all signs that your loved one may not be safe at their home any longer and would likely benefit from the social stimulation, prepared meals, and care available in a senior care community.

The biggest difference overall in a company like Concierge Care Advisors is that, unlike a senior lead processing company, our senior advisors meet in person with every family and senior they work with and hold their hand throughout the entire transition. We do this to ensure that your loved one has the care they need with the community that you select together. Our senior advisors are able to provide this service because they're hired specifically for their years of experience working with seniors and knowledge about all aspects of senior housing.

Yes. As a veteran-owned organization, we take special care to guide veteran seniors through the complexities of senior living, ensuring they receive every benefit and accolade they are owed. We can help connect veterans and surviving spouses with Aid & Attendance benefits and other VA resources.