We all hope that our loved ones will be able to live in the comfort of their homes throughout their life but generally it is not that easy. Accepting that your loved one needs 24 hour care is the first step. It is helpful to know and share with your loved one that is very common as people age. When placing your loved one in a nursing home, the transition often comes with challenging emotions and decisions. Below are some helpful tips on how to make this transition easier:
- Talk to your loved ones about the benefits
- Safety and professional care providers
- Less stress with day to day responsibilities
- Opportunities to make new friends and fun activities for them and the family to share
- Look into Medicaid funding to reduce or even eliminate the cost.
- Medicaid covers a broad range of services to address the diverse needs of the populations it serves
- Keep everyone on the same page and agree to have regular visits with your loved one and the care providers.
- Write down important events from your loved one’s life. Include it with your loved one’s medical history as something to give to the facility.
- Spend time helping your loved one create a satisfying new routine.
If you need help with a Medicaid application or generally managing the transition of your loved one’s move to a new home please contact one of our experienced elder law attorneys today at (312) 878-0155 or click here to request a consultation online.