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Home For The Holidays: Leaving The Nursing Home During A Medicare-Covered Stay

A week prior to Thanksgiving, I met with a client whose husband was in a local nursing home for a rehabilitation stay following a fall that resulted in hospitalization. The wife communicated that her husband wanted to come home for the day to spend Thanksgiving Day with his family and would be devastated if he was unable to do so for health reasons. The nursing home originally informed our client that her husband leaving the nursing home during a Medicare-covered stay would result in a loss of coverage if he went home for the day because it would be evidence [...]

2024-03-08T11:18:47-05:00December 1, 2023|
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What to Look for When Visiting Elderly Loved Ones This Holiday Season

The holidays are a busy time of year. We are rushing to complete our shopping lists, decorate, and put the casserole in the oven before our guests arrive. Over the next month, many of us will travel to visit our senior family members, with whom we have kept in contact via phone or email throughout the year. Here is what to look for when visiting elderly loved ones this holiday season. Upon entering our loved ones’ homes, we might observe: Bills and paperwork are in disarray on the dining room table. Unopened and expired foods in the refrigerator. Expired medication [...]

2024-03-08T10:55:33-05:00November 9, 2023|
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Recognizing Changes in Loved Ones Over the Holiday Season

‘Tis the season for families to come together to celebrate the holidays, including with our elderly loved ones. In many instances, this time of year is the first time you may see an aging parent, grandparent, or other relatives after months apart, or even perhaps from the last holiday season. Below are some common age-related changes in loved ones to be mindful of when visiting. Significant weight gain or loss Changes in mobility or balance Fluctuations in mood or behaviors Poor memory or increased confusion It is important to address changes in loved ones such as those listed above early [...]

2024-03-08T11:16:22-05:00December 23, 2022|
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Can Nursing Home Residents Leave for the Holidays?

As we are now in the holiday season, one question many families are asking is, "can nursing home residents leave for the holidays?" If a resident decides to leave the nursing home for the holidays, CMS recommends certain actions when the resident returns. Consider the following scenario. A client was in a local nursing home for a rehabilitation stay following a fall resulting in hospitalization. His spouse communicated that her husband wanted to come home for the day to spend Thanksgiving with his family and would be devastated if he was unable to do so for health reasons. The nursing [...]

2024-03-08T11:20:31-05:00November 25, 2022|
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Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers and Being Dementia-Inclusive

Holiday family gatherings can be challenging, especially for those with dementia, but with a few helpful holiday tips for dementia caregivers, you can be inclusive and enjoy the time together. Instead of dwelling on what the holidays were like in years past, some of the best advice dementia care experts have to offer involves focusing on the present and developing strategies to roll with the changes to preserve the holiday spirit of gratitude. According to dementia care expert Teepa Snow, the following guidance will help make your holiday gathering more dementia-friendly. 1. Think Simple Think smaller. Simplifying celebrations can go [...]

2022-03-10T21:10:11-05:00December 24, 2021|
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Personal Reflections on Being Thankful in the Face of the Pandemic

As a Director of Care Coordination of Rothkoff Law Group, I have unfortunately witnessed how the current pandemic has affected the lives of so many vulnerable older adults. As we still digest our Thanksgiving dinner and prepare for the holiday season before us, many people (myself included) are facing the disappointment, anger, and grief of not being able to spend the holidays with our loved ones as we have in years past. Sure, I had my own personal woes that I can attribute to “typical 2020;” but I have reflected on the last few months and realize that despite all the [...]

2024-03-08T12:34:21-05:00November 25, 2020|
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Can Nursing Home Residents Leave the Facility for the Holiday

Can and should nursing home residents leave the facility for the holiday? If a resident decides to leave the facility for the holiday, CMS recommends certain actions when the resident returns. Consider this scenario: A client was in a local nursing home for a rehabilitation stay following a fall resulting in hospitalization. His spouse communicated that her husband wanted to come home for the day to spend Thanksgiving Day with his family, and would be devastated if he was unable to due so for health reasons. The nursing home originally informed our client that her husband would lose his Medicare [...]

2024-03-08T12:34:12-05:00November 20, 2020|
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Leading the Way in Elder Care Advocacy

The Rothkoff Law Group is dedicated to assisting elderly individuals and their families in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Their services include life care planning, Medicaid planning, protecting assets, estate planning, elder care law, nursing home law, securing Veterans’ benefits, and assisting with Medicaid applications.

Cherry Hill, NJ

425 Route 70 West
Cherry Hill NJ 08002
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