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Posted by Lise Marquis
10 Signs It’s Time for Memory Care

Caring for an aging loved one is a journey filled with love, patience, and dedication. However, when memory-related issues...

Posted by Lise Marquis
Memory Day Care: A Guide to Adult Day Centers for Seniors with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. For many caregivers, the demands of...

Posted by Lise Marquis
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: How to Choose

When it comes to senior care, families often face the difficult decision of choosing between an assisted living facility...

Posted by Adam de Jong
The SSI/SSP Board and Care Rate in California

Quick answer: The SSI board and care rate in California is $1,626.07 a month for a person living in...

Posted by Adam de Jong
PACE Programs in San Diego County: How They Work and Who Qualifies

Quick answer: A PACE program in San Diego (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) combines Medicare, Medi-Cal, medical...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Medicare’s 100-Day Skilled Nursing Rule, Explained

Quick answer: Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care per benefit period after an inpatient...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living in California?

Quick answer: No, Medicare does not pay for assisted living in California. Medicare does not cover the monthly fee...

Posted by Adam de Jong
When One Parent Has Dementia and the Other Doesn’t: Care Options for SoCal Families

  Quick answer: When one parent has dementia and the other does not, the care decision involves two people,...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Mom Won’t Recognize Her New Memory Care Community: What Actually Happens

Quick answer: Most residents with moderate to advanced dementia do not consciously "recognize" their new memory care community as...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Board and Care Homes vs Large Communities in San Diego: An Honest Comparison

Quick answer: In San Diego, six-bed board and care homes typically cost $5,500 to $9,500 monthly, while larger assisted...

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Posted by Adam de Jong
Questions to Ask the Executive Director Before Signing in Memory Care

Quick answer: The 14 questions below are the ones we wish every family asked the executive director before signing...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Dad Has Early Alzheimer’s and Refuses to Move: A Six-Step Approach

Quick answer: When a parent with early Alzheimer's refuses to move to memory care, the refusal is rarely about...

Posted by Adam de Jong
The 8-Question Memory Care Decision Framework Every Family Needs

Quick answer: Most families try to answer the memory care decision with one big question ("is it time?"), which...

Posted by Adam de Jong
14 Memory Care Tour Red Flags Operators Hope You Miss

Quick answer: The biggest red flags during a memory care tour are sensory and behavioral cues operators cannot fully...

Posted by Adam de Jong
10 Warning Signs Your Aging Parent Needs a Senior Care Home Now

It is one of the hardest realizations a family can face: the moment you recognize that your aging parent...

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