What can National Care Providers Do For You?
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What National Care Providers Does:
We are a free, web-based service providing resources and information about senior housing and eldercare options to individuals and families in need. We match those seeking a multitude of elder care services, such as assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care, nursing assistance and in-home services with qualified providers in their area.
National Care Providers works with both private-pay and Medicare and Medicaid customers.
So, start your search for your elder care provider today! This service is 100% free to our customers and your information will not be sold or distributed to any third-party vendors.
How we do it:
You tell us what you need and we work to fulfill those needs. Our customers fill out a simple form that tells us about the services they are seeking and their geographic location. Using this data, we match our customers with elder care providers in their own area. We also ask for their financial and insurance information as this may affect the filtering process. Again, this information is strictly confidential and will only be shared with providers in our network.
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Defining your loved one’s problem:
1) Declining physical health
2) Difficulty with bathing, eating, walking, and performing basic functions
3) Depression and/or loneliness
4) Falling and general lack of safety when alone
5) Forgetfulness or the inability to concentrate
6) Weight change and/or lack of balanced nutritional meals
7) Chronic pain
8) Substance abuse
9) Difficulty monitoring prescribed medications
10) Inability to pay for long-term care that may become necessary
11) No last will and testament
12) Caregiver stress
13) Desire or need for alternative living arrangements
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A Quick Dictionary of Eldercare Terminology:
Independent Living Communities: Geared toward seniors who are very independent and have few medical problems. Residents live in private apartments available in a variety of sizes. In general, fine dining is provided with custom designed meal packages.
Assisted Living: For seniors who are no longer able to live on their own safely, but do not need the high level of care provided in a nursing home. Assistance with medications, daily activities, meals and housekeeping are routinely provided. Three meals per day are provided in a common dining room. Residents have their own private apartments with a limited kitchen area. Management and staff are available 24 hours a day for additional safety. Most assisted living communities provide limited nursing services.
Nursing Home: Nursing homes provide round the clock skilled nursing care for the elderly who require a high level of medical care and assistance. 24-hour nursing services are available from licensed nurses.
Personal Care Homes: These homes are private homes that have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes.
Want to learn more about elder care terminology? See our Resource Guide!
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What is Alzheimer's and Age-Related Dementia: |
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Age-related dementia and Alzheimer’s can cause problems for the elderly and their families. Common symptoms include:
Recent memory loss.
Dementia patients often forget things. They may ask the same question repeatedly, never remembering that you already answered it.
Difficulty remembering simple tasks
Patients might cook a meal but forget to eat it. They might even forget cooking it.
Language difficulties.
Dementia patients may forget words or use the wrong words, and can become angry when they are not understood.
Disorientation.
Patients may get lost on their own street, forgetting where they are how they got there.
Lack of judgment.
It’s easy to be distracted and forget to watch a child closely for a short time. Dementia patients may forget about the child altogether and just leave the house for the day.
Difficulties with abstract thinking.
Dementia patients may forget what numbers are and how to use them.
Misplacing items.
Patients can put things in the wrong places — a wristwatch in the freezer or a dish in the laundry room. They can't find them later.
Mood swings.
Rapid mood swings going from one extreme to the other in a matter of minutes.
Change in personality.
Drastic changes in personality can occur. The patient often becoming irritable, suspicious or fearful.
No initiative.
Patients become passive, and do not want to go places or see other people.
For more information please visit Questions to Ask
And, of course, if your loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, please consult your physician.
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| You've Taken the First Step |
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| Now that you've found National Care Providers you've taken the first step to locating the perfect elder care options for your loved one. Please call us if we can be any assistance along the journey. We are here to serve! |
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