The Health and Human Services (HHS), Regulatory Services Division, Licensing and Credentialing Section and Enforcement – Texas Long Term Care Facilities. Click here to learn more. The Importance of Texas Long-Term Care Facilities Regulations. If you have a family member in long-term care and you… Read More
To stay on top of the very latest scams hitting seniors. Sign up for Scam Alerts. www.texasnocall.com There are so many scams out there today it’s scary. Here are some the more popular. Disconnecting a landline and getting a cell phone could be the easiest way to reduce… Read More
Older teenagers and young adults in their 20s aren’t the people we picture when we think of “caregivers.” Often we think of older adults, caring for much older parents. But it’s becoming more and more common for the younger generation—some not yet out of high… Read More
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) can be a valuable planning strategy to meet Medicaid’s asset limit when an applicant has excess assets. This type of trust enables someone who would otherwise be ineligible for Medicaid to become Medicaid eligible and receive the care they require be at home or in a nursing home. As… Read More
Where Grandparents Can Find Help If you’re thinking of moving closer to your grandkids, you’re not alone. These days, families are more geographically separate than ever before and it’s not unusual for adult children to settle a significant distance away from their parents. It’s natural… Read More
The nursing home staff to patient ratio is SO important. Most of the day-to-day direct care that residents receive is from nurse aides with licensed nurses supplementing this care in good facilities. Walking with residents to the dining room; helping with eating, going to the… Read More
About Grandparents Rights in Texas. Grandparents play an important role in their grandchildren’s life, and can develop strong bonds that last a lifetime. Today, every state has some type of grandparent visitation law. Texas grandparents rights generally apply to the custody of a grandchild and visitation… Read More
Senior housing locators assist families and seniors who are considering options such as 55+ communities, assisted living, independent living, nursing home care, and memory care – primarily. They can also assist with home care options, such as home health and non medical in-home care, as well.… Read More
Not all children would want to send their parents to a nursing home. There are others who would want them to be closer but still give them the privacy that they need. However, building a smaller home for them or finding a bit tinier place… Read More
The following are important questions to ask the nursing home, administrative staff, when looking for the best care for your loved one and some of the biggest complaints against Texas nursing homes. How many complaints have been filed against this facility in the past year?… Read More
