If you are looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, you want to choose a good facility. But what makes a nursing home good? Though good can be hard to define, some qualities are key to take into account. A nursing home could be considered good if it is...
Bruce Willis’s family recently shared their decision to move him into a one-level home designed to better meet his care needs, and it struck a chord with countless families facing similar realities. Choosing a safe and supportive living arrangement is a deeply...
For many older adults and individuals with disabilities, remaining at home or in a community setting is the preferred choice. Kansas Medicaid’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow eligible individuals to receive long-term care support outside of...
Most people tend to marry someone who is within a few years of their own age. As a result, many married couples share the same cultural touchstones, social memories, and general values. Certain phases of life often coincide as they grow older together, as they may...
Applying for long-term care Medicaid is often a necessity for families facing the high costs of nursing home or in-home care. But the process can be complex, and applications may be pending for weeks or months as the state reviews eligibility—or, in some cases, denied...
Overview of MO HealthNet Long-Term Care Options Missouri’s Medicaid program, known as MO HealthNet, offers several care pathways for older adults needing long-term services: Institutional / Nursing Home Medicaid – An entitlement program covering nursing home care for...
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