No matter where you are – we can help!
At Options for Senior Living, we genuinely believe in our brand, our people, and above all, our character and reputation we live out each day. Our integrity and ethics drive us, while our passion for people ensures our success.
That’s why we created this page to serve those who may be living out-of-state and wish to reside in a senior living community in AZ. We are here to assist you with this transition.
Contact us today with any questions or further information about our services at 602-845-1320 or complete the form below and we will get back with you shortly.
While we are a team of professional referral specialist – we also navigate you through your complete transition into this next phase of your life.
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Recent Blog Articles
Navigating a New Normal: Welcoming a Senior Relative Into Your Home
Bringing a senior relative, be it Mom or Dad, into your home, is a significant life change many adult children face. This transition requires patience, understanding, and a few key strategies to help everyone adjust to the new living arrangement, whether due to pride, financial considerations, guilt, or other factors.
Building Trust with Your Aging Loved One’s Caregiver: A Guide to Harmonious Relationships
Building trust in any relationship can be difficult and time-consuming. As our loved ones age, their care becomes a top priority, and finding a caregiver who aligns with their needs and values can be challenging. However, even when a caregiver has been hired, tensions may arise between the family and the caregiver, leading to potential conflicts and a breakdown of trust.
I’m a Burnt-Out Caregiver – What Now?
If you’re a burnt-out caregiver who is looking after an aging loved one or relative, you’re going to want to read our latest blog on how to manage burnout when you’re already in it.
Learning to Adapt After Loss: Navigating the Journey of Healing
No matter how old you are, it remains one of the most difficult things to cope with when a loved one dies. This blog post will explore strategies to help adult children learn to adapt after loss.
Thoughtful Ways to Spend Mother’s Day with Your Senior
Here’s our list of ideas for the most thoughtful ways you can spend this Mother’s Day with your senior mom or mothers in your life. Keep reading to learn more.
PASRS: Best Practices Explained #4
Churning is a deceptive and unethical practice that can cause significant harm to seniors and their families. When a referral specialist moves a senior from one facility to another, they may be motivated by financial gain rather than the senior’s best interests. This can result in increased stress and confusion for the senior, as well as higher costs and lower quality of care.
FAQ’s
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
Medicare does not cover assisted living. Medicare considers assistance with activities of daily living(assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, meals and medication management) to be custodial rather than skilled care. Medicaid can provide coverages for long-term care for these issues for qualified individuals.
For a more detailed discussion or to speak to one of our team members by calling 602-845-1320
What is the difference between assisted living, skilled nursing and Independent living?
Independent living is a senior supported but predominantly social environment that is unregulated- no care is provided by the facility although some residents arrange for private caregivers to assist them with their specific needs and activities of daily living
For a more detailed discussion or to speak to one of our team members by calling 602-845-1320
Is there financial assistance to help pay for senior care?
Since Medicare does not pay for assisted living, in some instances Medicaid can cover those long-term care costs for qualified people. There are additionally, veterans benefits potentially a resource for those men and women who may have been active duty in the military during specific wartime dates. Some families can utilize other financial strategies such as reverse mortgages to aid in paying for assisted living.
For a more detailed discussion or to speak to one of our team members by calling 602-845-1320
Resources
Senior Resources
VA Benefits Resources
Non-Medical In Home Care
Cypress Home Care
Home Health
Financial
Intrinsic Wealth Counsel, Inc.
1255 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 115
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-924-5613
www.intrinsicwealthcounsel.com
Legal Services
Michelle Booge
Larry Shafer
Government and Community Agencies
AALHA
The RightCare Foundation