Ohio organization for training dogs to be rehabilitation dogs for the elderly and in nursing homes?

Posted March 24th, 2008

Catherine F asked: Dogs, mostly labs & setters are used in nursing homes and hospitals to help rehabilitate elderly and injured individuals. Am trying to find the organization that has info on needed training, behaviors, licenses, etc needed to have to participate in this program.Create a video blog

What can I get my senior lady patients in nursing homes?

Posted March 23rd, 2008

Me, Myself & I asked: I volunteer in a nursing home and want to give my lady patients little (inexpensive) gifts for Christmas. Other than socks, can anyone give me some suggestions on what I could get them? I can’t give food items (candy, etc.) because many of them have diet restrictions because of diabetes, [...]

Can I claim my disabled Son, who receives Medicaid and SSI, on my 2007 taxes without affecting his benefits?

Posted March 23rd, 2008

Ron P asked: My Son was declared permanently disabled for mental health reasons in 2007. My Son is 24 years old. He recently started receiving Medicaid and SSI in 2007. My son has lived with me since his illness began in 2006. I did not claim my Son in 2006. I am hesitant about claiming [...]

If a parent conveys house title to child, can Medicaid take to pay for nursing home?

Posted March 22nd, 2008

Mary B asked: Elderly parent has no liquid assets, but house is paid for. Father is already enrolled, and receiving in-home assistance, but needs to enter full time care. Will Medicaid make mother sell the house? Or can they convey title to one of the children? I know we need an attorney – but they [...]

Can a nursing home or medicaid take a patients assets?

Posted March 22nd, 2008

jwalker asked: We are planning to do a reverse mortgage for my grandfather? We’ve been told that if he were to go into a nursing home, the home and/or Medicaid can take his assets including any equity or property he has. This doesn’t seem right. Can anyone help clarify?Create a video blog…instantly.

Does anyone know if there are nursing homes that pay for training while being a home health aid in virginia?

Posted March 21st, 2008

fizzgal1973 asked: I am looking to move ot Northern Virginia ina few months and I am ahome health aid. I heard you can find nursing homes to work for that will pay for you to get your cna degree and such anyone know anything about this? anything will help.Caffeinated Content – Members-Only Content for WordPress

What are the organizations called that bring animals to nursing homes and hospitals?

Posted March 21st, 2008

Rose asked: I want to volunteer with something like this. I remember when I was volunteering at a nursing home in middle school an organization came in with dogs and cats.Website content

How do I go about getting my child signed up for medicaid?

Posted March 21st, 2008

Two peas in a pod asked: My daughter is due in August and I have no idea how to go about signing her up for medicaid. Right now I am on my parents insurance, but when the baby is born she will not be covered. How do I sign her up?Caffeinated Content

Is it true that there is a problem in nursing homes with STDs?

Posted March 20th, 2008

Diane asked: My friend told me that stds spread very fast in nursing homes.Create a video blog…instantly.

Medicaid and nursing home payments – where may I learn more of the rules?

Posted March 20th, 2008

BillF asked: Preparing for elderly family members, we want to better understand the “rules of the game”. We understand that Medicaid does not consider cars as assets, nor do they consider prepaid funeral expenses. Is there a recommended source, with current rules, that describes how to manage the transition from having health to living in [...]