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“Why Am I Here?” How HCPs Can Help Patients Make the Transition to a Senior Living Community
Once a senior and their family and caregivers have chosen a senior living community, it’s time to focus on the finer details of the transition, including coordination of care, practical arrangements and follow-up. As their trusted healthcare provider, you are in a position to help them stay prepared, both practically and emotionally, for this crucial stage of their journey.
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‘Why Am I Here?’ How HCPs Can Answer Patients’ Questions About Moves, Other Transitions
Why am I here? It’s a question that many seniors ask in response to a major life transition, such as a move to a senior living community. Healthcare professionals can play an important role during this crucial time by answering questions; explaining rationales and options; and helping to frame the conversation with expertise, insight and empathy.
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Money Management and Planning Tools
When moving into a senior living, some seniors continue to think about their finances the same way as they did prior to moving in. But senior living is more than a new home — it’s a new way of life. Because of this, seniors and their families might need to modify the way they manage their finances. At Brookdale, we want our residents to be ready for this new phase of living, so we’ve highlighted some great resources to help plan and manage finances when transitioning to senior living.
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Q&A: The Importance of Estate Planning, With Derek Hamblen
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning isn’t just for “the wealthy.” Estate planning is not just about money — and it’s not just for people with lavish estates. We sat down with Derek Hamblen, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, private wealth advisor and partner at Sterner Financial, to discuss estate planning — including who should begin an estate plan, the importance of starting an estate plan early, the most common estate planning mistakes, and ways to avoid unnecessary taxes and waiting periods.
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How Paperwork Helps Protect Your Patient: The Importance of Advance Care Directives
We spoke with trust and estate litigation expert Kerry R. Peck, Esq., to discuss the differences between powers of attorney and advance directives, and why they are important to healthcare professionals as a part of Brookdale’s Optimum Life® Continuing Education Series.
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Making it Easier to Talk to Your Patients About Financing Senior Living
Finding out what patients need to know about how to finance senior living might seem difficult. Let us help you make it easier.
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Financing Senior Living Without the Sticker Shock: A Guide for Patients
When a patient needs long-term residential care, cost concerns shouldn’t get in the way of their clinical needs. To help clinicians guide their patients, Brookdale has outlined the steps to help patients consider options for financing a move to a senior living community.
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Multiple Levels of Care Provides Options
Assisted living conversations can often get sidetracked. Amenities like pools, movie theaters or game rooms distract from the real conversation. Yes, they’re looking for a place to live, but they’re also looking for a place for care. Your recommendation can help establish the right focus for your patients.
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Brookdale’s Personalized Approach to Senior Living
Before your patient ever becomes a resident, Brookdale sets the stage for person-centered care in assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
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How Can My Patients Afford Senior Living?
While discussing senior living options with your patient, you’ve probably heard the question, “How much is this going to cost me?” Brookdale provides educational resources about financing senior living.
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Help Your Patients See the Value in Personalized Assisted Living Care
Brookdale works with clinicians like you to provide personalized care to your senior patients.
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Helping Caregivers Transition to Advocates
It can be difficult to make the mental transition from “caregiver” to “advocate.” The end goal, however, is the same: ensuring that your patient or their loved one is getting the best care possible.
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