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How Much Does Post-Surgery Rehab Cost?

My father will be having hip replacement surgery later this month. I’m trying to figure out how much a nursing and rehab center will cost and how much of it his Medicare will pay for? He lives in Central Ohio just outside Columbus. Can you help? It all seems so confusing! Renee _______________________________________________________________________ Dear Renee:… Read more »

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Staying Connected in a Physical Rehab Center

During your stay in a post-hospital rehabilitation center, you may find it challenging to keep in touch with your friends and family. To keep your spirits up and your crowd of well-wishers informed, we have some unique ways to communicate with your loved ones while you’re in rehab we’d like to share. Unique, Easy Ways to… Read more »

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Must-Haves When Downsizing to Assisted Living

When you’re preparing to make the move to an assisted living community, it can be a little intimidating to contemplate the downsizing process (also known as rightsizing). Many of us have lived in our homes for decades, which makes it difficult to imagine what our life will look like somewhere else. However, there are a… Read more »

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Finding Long-Term Care For Your Parent

If you’ve started to notice changes in your senior parent, you may be looking for answers. Maybe Dad is having trouble eating and bathing himself. Perhaps Mom has received a new diagnosis or her chronic illness has worsened. After seeking solutions and discussing your concerns with a physician, you might wonder if long-term care is… Read more »

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Volunteer Opportunities at Optalis

Are you looking for ways to give back? Optalis has plenty of local volunteer work for you to put your talents to good use! Local Volunteer Work with Seniors While there are many centers that make up Optalis Healthcare in Ohio, if you were to visit any of them, you would notice something: no community… Read more »

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Do My Senior Parents Need Immediate Help?

My sister, usually helps out Mom and Dad, because my husband and I live out of state. Although we try to visit during holidays, my sister is the one who takes care of my parents on a regular basis. When we visited at Thanksgiving, I was appalled by my parents’ condition. Both Mom and Dad… Read more »

Optalis Healthcare Acquires Promedica Healthcare – Michigan

Novi, Michigan December 30th 2022, Optalis Healthcare, a leader in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care providing care and services in Michigan and central Ohio, has acquired 9 Promedica locations in Michigan. The move to acquire the centers started 4th quarter-2022 following the announcement that Promedica was exiting skilled nursing to focus on other components of… Read more »

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6 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

As we head toward the start of a new year, weary caregivers may be struggling to find ways to lead healthier lives. The demands of caring for a senior loved one can take a toll on both the physical and emotional health of the caregiver. What can you, as a caregiver, do to start off… Read more »

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Assisted Living Costs in Central Ohio

If you’re looking for information about the cost of assisted living in Columbus, Ohio, you might have a difficult time getting an answer. That’s because assisted living costs can vary depending on the individual’s needs. However, you can get an idea of the assisted living price ranges from the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey… Read more »