FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have someone to make health care decisions on your behalf, in the event that you become incapacitated or you are unable to make your own decisions?
Do you have someone to make health care decisions on your behalf, in the event that you become incapacitated or you are unable to make your own decisions?
Do you have someone to manage your financial affairs including paying your bills, in the event you are unable to do so?
If the answer is NO, we can serve in these roles. We can help protect you by carrying out your wishes and acting in your best interest at all times.
When should you consider moving your loved one to assisted living?
Here are the most common signs:
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Frequent falls
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Longer recovery time after injury
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Not taking medications as directed
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Problem with activities of daily living
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Not eating properly
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Hygiene problems
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Mobility problems
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Auto accidents
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Not cleaning or keeping up the house
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Neglecting pets
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Wondering out of the home and getting lost
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Aggressive behavior
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Isolation
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Paranoia and fear of being alone
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Bills not being paid
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Depressions and loss of interest in activities
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Lack of support in community
Do not wait for a crisis to occur. Planning in advance can protect your loved one by ensuring a higher quality of life, while eliminating or reducing the devastating high cost of long-term care.
How do you know if you need a Care Advocate?
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If you are having difficulty placing your loved one because of challenging behaviors including psychiatric issues/Baker Act
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If you need your loved one moved across the state or across the country to a qualified facility
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If you need alternatives to nursing home placement
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If your loved one is facing eviction from assisted living
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If you need to prevent early discharge from hospitals
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If you are having difficulty placing your loved one because of limited financial resources
