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If you suspect a loved one is receiving improper treatment or care in a nursing facility or assisted living facility, there are steps and actions you can and should take. Know your loved ones rights – Right’s of residents should be provided at time of admission for nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult homes. Visit frequently [...] Read the agreement carefully because it could contain illegal or misleading provisions. If possible, try not to sign the agreement until after the resident has moved into the facility. Once a resident has moved in, you will have much more leverage. But even if you have to sign the agreement before the resident moves in, you should [...] Advocate’s Check-Off Sheet Resident’s Name: ________________ Advocate’s Name: _______________ Week of: _____________ Mon. Each Visit Does the facility appear clean, odor free, well maintained? Is resident clean and comfortable? (Are they wearing appropriate clothing for the seasons, well groomed, are they slumped over in the chair or sliding out of them, are they still in bed at 11AM, are they [...] When Visiting a Nursing Facility Since some nursing facilities may have wait lists or unavailable beds, it is recommended that you try to broaden your search to at least 5 facilities. Before making any decisions, visit the facility. It is also recommended that you visit a facility a second or even a third time during weekend [...] Qualified medical expenses are generally deductible as an itemized deduction on an individual’s income tax return. Most individuals are unaware how expansive the term, Qualified Medical Expenses are in the tax code. For federal income tax purposes qualified medical expenses can be deducted once these medical expenses have exceeded 7.5% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). [...] |
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