Your Inside Look at Arizona’s Health Care Community
Posted in ALTCS, Assisted Living, Family & Caregiver, Social Workers on Feb 23rd, 2010
Question: Is it true that I have to go into a nursing home in order to get onto ALTCS?
Answer: While skilled nursing facilities certainly have their appropriate place along the continuum of care, it is not the only option for someone in order to receive ALTCS benefits. Other settings include assisted living communities and group [...]
Posted in ALTCS, Asset Protection, Family & Caregiver on Dec 21st, 2009
‘Tis the Season: Implications of Gifting on ALTCS Eligibility
In our everyday lives, giving to others is a definitely a good thing. During the holiday season, especially, we are often reminded of how important it is to give of our time, talents, and financial resources. Unfortunately, financial generosity may adversely affect financial eligibility for ALTCS.
As with [...]
Posted in Assisted Living, Events, Family & Caregiver, Social Workers, Uncategorized, Veterans on Dec 8th, 2009
Please join JacksonWhite and Hospice Family Care for a presentation about an important but often misunderstood benefit for Wartime Veterans. Find out how the VA Aid and Attendance benefit can help your clients pay for needed care.
Wednesday, Dec 16th at 12:00-1:30pm
Hospice Family Care- 100 E. Sheldon Street- Prescott
RSVP to Ned Dagle, Hospice Family Care to [...]
Posted in ALTCS, Family & Caregiver, Hospitals, Medicare, Social Workers, Uncategorized on Oct 17th, 2009
So many of our calls that come in for our “Free Pre-Screen” have to do with Advance Directives - or I should say – the Lack of having Advance Directives in place. Please do not wait to complete your power of attorney forms. You should have a Financial Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney [...]
Posted in ALTCS, Asset Protection, Family & Caregiver, Social Workers on Oct 9th, 2009
Question: “The hospice social worker recommended that I look into Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) for my husband. This is a second marriage for both of us and we have always kept our finances separate. How can I protect myself and still get him the coverage that he needs to pay for his care?”
Answer: This [...]
Posted in ALTCS, Family & Caregiver, Social Workers, Uncategorized, Veterans on Sep 14th, 2009
Outreach and education are so important when it comes to identifying benefits for those who may be eligible. ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System) and the VA (Veteran’s Administration) Pension program are two benefits that I frequently discuss. Most of the time I get a statement of, “well, I know I can’t have [...]
Posted in Events, Family & Caregiver, Hospice on Sep 3rd, 2009
Evercare Hospice is offering a free 6-week support workshop for those who have lost a loved one. Coping with the death of a loved one during the holiday season can be very difficult especially for the first holiday they experience without them.
The Holidays Without You
September 28th – November 2nd
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Foundation for Senior [...]
Posted in ALTCS, Asset Protection, Family & Caregiver on Jul 20th, 2009
We agree, at JacksonWhite, that there are many wonderful group homes that provide excellent care. They meet a niche in the long term care continuum that is certainly a valued addition. However…
If your loved one is in a group home or you are a social worker referring to group home – beware. If the group [...]
Posted in Alzheimers, Events, Family & Caregiver, Social Workers on Jul 6th, 2009
It’s that time of year again! Please join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. You can form your team now for the 2009 Memory Walk through the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. This is a family-friendly event and your four-legged friends are invited to join as well through the dog registration. There are five Memory [...]
Posted in Assisted Living, Family & Caregiver on Jun 9th, 2009
Group homes are an alternative setting for those who do not want to look into larger communities such as Assisted Living or Nursing Homes. Many group homes are now licensed for directed care, meaning that they are able to care for those with a higher level of care. If you are ever told [...]