• Respite Care
  Respite services are intended to relieve care providers who are responsible for the ongoing care of an older person. It is essential for care providers to have regular time off periods to attend to business, enjoy time away, rest and recharge. Overburdened care providers are at risk of becoming isolated from social contacts, or even physically ill. For the older person, respite care can provide an opportunity to socialize with others and receive the care they require. Respite services may sometimes involve overnight care for an extended period of time.
  

• Resort Nursing Care
  A specialized care service usually offered by Home Health Agencies. Resort Nursing Care offers specialized 24 hours, 7 days a week, care services for people who need extra assistance for themselves or companions when traveling. Services may include, hotel reservations, airport pick-up assistance, medical supplies pick-up, wheelchair assistance, medication assistance, bathing, exercise, chore helpers, sightseeing, shopping, Alzheimer’s care and Intermediate care.

Making The Right Choice Takes Time

With so many choices available today, the process of choosing the "right" setting for your Long Term Care needs may entail many weeks of research, phone calls, and visits to prospective facilities to satisfy yourself and your family that you have chosen the best facility available for your situation. Be assured, having enough information to make the "right" choice is time and effort well spent.

Regardless of your situation, weighing all of the possible options while facing the potentially huge financial impact on you and your family can be overwhelming. Especially because, Health Insurance will not cover these costs, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid fall short as well. Without Long Term Care Insurance protection, your assets could disappear quickly, along with your ability to make choices and maintain control over your life.

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