If they take direction well, yes. But if they are combative, disruptive, stubborn and against receiving help, probably not.

Generally speaking, the smaller the facility is, the more the family environment. The smaller facility tries to do anything possible to better the quality of life of its residents, to get them involved in a fulfilling way. For example, dining rooms of a facility can be very quiet, little or no conversation among the diners. In a smaller facility,…[Read more]

Unfortunately rates are not set in stone. Generally, there is one lump sum charge for the basic monthly services; anything else is in tiers. You are charged a base rate (which may increase unless your contract bars raising prices for several years); if you move to another a higher level of care, you pay another rate.

No one wants to deal with…[Read more]

Unfortunately rates are not set in stone. Generally, there is one lump sum charge for the basic monthly services; anything else is in tiers. You are charged a base rate (which may increase unless your contract bars raising prices for several years); if you move to another a higher level of care, you pay another rate.

No one wants to deal with…[Read more]

The short answer is yes, they can evict. (Before you enter into a legal contract with the facility, find out what the circumstances or conditions are that will lead to an unwanted discharge.)
The reasons vary widely from state to state. In California, some common reasons for evictions are:
1) change in level of medical or health care…[Read more]

Sensitively, calmly; the situation could get prickly. I would suggest your overture would be along a positive line: “We are going to help you get better. Improve your diet, get healthy.” Focus on the NOW. Usually parents think in a temporary time frame, so continue to encourage that frame of mind. Especially if they are not mentally ready to…[Read more]