November 2009 – Lynn Peel, one of the principals of Maine Senior Guide, is hosting a free Senior Options class to celebrate her new office at 277 Congress St. in Portland!
This class teaches seniors and their families about the many kinds of senior care options available here in Maine and the financial obligations associated with the various choices.
Lynn will begin by introducing all those common but confusing acronyms so that everyone understands the terminology used in senior care. She’ll explain terms like ADLs, CCRC’s, NF, Home Health Care vs. Home Care, MaineCare, Private Pay, AL’s, and more.
Then, an overview of ten distinct senior care products, including:
- Home Care
- Home Health Care
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Adult Day Programs
- Retirement Living
- Nursing Homes
- Skilled Care
- Hospice Care
Don’t worry, she’ll teach you the right questions to ask when touring communities, along with which amenities to look for depending on your loved one’s situation. Lynn will explain the unique care provided in each option, and share what she thinks are the advantages and disadvantages. You’ll explore important factors like which services are provided, what costs can be expected, the size of a particular community and available activity programs.
For your long term planning, she will also discuss the limitations of each senior care option. Too often, families wait until a crisis situation to make decisions about senior care. They rush into making the quick choice, not the educated one, which sometimes results in a traumatic transition for the senior and the family, and often costs more money.
This class will prepare folks for the future and provide the base of education that all families need as they enter this difficult and confusing process. And the best part: all the advice and learning is free!
Lynn is offering the class at the following dates and times:
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, December 1, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
The class will be held at the new Beach Glass Transitions office at 277 Congress Street in Portland.
For more information contact, info@beachglasstransitions.com
or call 207-272-2797.