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Optalis Healthcare Acquires Promedica Healthcare – Michigan

Novi, Michigan December 30th 2022, Optalis Healthcare, a leader in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care providing care and services in Michigan and central Ohio, has acquired 9 Promedica locations in Michigan. The move to acquire the centers started 4th quarter-2022 following the announcement that Promedica was exiting skilled nursing to focus on other components of… Read more »

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6 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

As we head toward the start of a new year, weary caregivers may be struggling to find ways to lead healthier lives. The demands of caring for a senior loved one can take a toll on both the physical and emotional health of the caregiver. What can you, as a caregiver, do to start off… Read more »

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Keeping Your House After Applying for Medicaid

It looks like my grandfather will soon need skilled nursing. Our family has tried to help my grandmother keep him safe at home for as long as we can, but it’s becoming too dangerous for her to manage. He falls a lot and she is simply not able to help him get back on his… Read more »

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Assisted Living Costs in Central Ohio

If you’re looking for information about the cost of assisted living in Columbus, Ohio, you might have a difficult time getting an answer. That’s because assisted living costs can vary depending on the individual’s needs. However, you can get an idea of the assisted living price ranges from the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey… Read more »

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Life in an Assisted Living Community

We are getting ready to move my mother into an assisted living community, and she’s very apprehensive. She doesn’t like change anyway, and even though we toured the community, she’s not sure what life will be like once she moves in. Can you give us an idea? Sincerely, Freda What to Expect in Assisted Living… Read more »

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How to Pay with the Ohio Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver

My dad is living at an assisted living community and someone recently told us that the Ohio Medicaid assisted living waiver can help cover the cost. I’ve never heard of this before—could you tell me more about it? I’m wondering if Dad is eligible and if so, how we can apply. Sincerely, Nancy D. _________________________… Read more »

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Admitting from Home to Skilled Nursing & Rehab

I work at a local hospital and am interested in learning more about your admission process. Our department often receives questions about how to admit a senior directly from home to a skilled nursing and rehab center, and we are a little confused about how it works. Would you be able to outline those requirements… Read more »

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Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab

I have a question about inpatient rehab versus outpatient rehab. My husband recently came down with a bad case of pneumonia. He had to be hospitalized and while he’s making progress, he’s not yet back to his old strength. When he stands, I’m worried he’ll fall because he’s still a little shaky. His doctor wants… Read more »

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Making Friends Later in Life

My father passed away 7 months ago, and my mother is on her own for the first time in 51 years. She is moving to Columbus this summer to be closer to my family. I’m trying to find a few places she can go or organizations she can become involved with to help her make… Read more »