Long-Term Care Story Ideas
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Contact Alison Everett, PHCA’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, at 717-221-7935 (office) or 717-608-5463 (cell). Email is aeverett@phca.org.
Wii are family: Nintendo’s popular video game isn’t just for the grandkids – many nursing homes are using Wii to keep their elderly residents healthy and happy.
You’re never too old to party: Many long-term care facilities will host New Year’s Eve parties for their residents.
No shortage of jobs here: Despite the economy, careers in long-term care are bountiful – and rewarding!
Poor planning leads to catastrophic impact on finances: Two-thirds of seniors will need long-term care in their lives, yet few prepare financially for it. Most Americans believe – wrongly – that their care will be covered by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Help today’s aging boomers protect their assets while preparing for quality care if they need it.
Choosing quality care: It’s an unsettling – even scary – decision, having to choose long-term care for a loved done. But there are questions you can ask, and things you can look for, when visiting a facility that will greatly increase your chances of finding the right facility.
Making the transition: Transitioning a loved one from home to a long-term care facility can be a challenge for both the individual and the family, and it is perfectly normal to experience feelings of fear, anxiety and guilt. Help your viewers/readers/listeners to make a smooth transition.