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Last year, Tennessee nursing home facilities were expected to spend over $100 million on temporary staff, up from $9.8 million in 2019, according to a state Comptroller report.
We want older members of our community to know that we’re here to assist them in getting the help they need.
Many senior communities also have entrance fees, which is essentially a buy-in and can be quite substantial. According to Simply Senior Living , it can add an additional $30,000 to your bill.
Within the United States, the Gray Panthers have received considerable media attention for triggering an audit of nursing home violations, confronting ageist stereotypes at all levels of society, and bringing attention to other issues which affect the quality of life of all seniors. The Gray Panthers are working with the United States ...
Elder law is an area of legal practice that specializes on issues that affect the senior population. Some say the purpose of elder law planning is to prepare the elderly person for financial freedom and autonomy through proper financial planning and long-term care options. [1] However, the purpose of elder law is not so narrow.
Mobility is defined as the ability to move around, and mobility disability occurs when a person has problems with activities such as walking, standing up, or balancing. [8] The use of a mobility aid device such as a mobility scooter , wheelchair , crutches or a walker can help with community ambulation . [ 9 ]
Leadership Tennessee is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rallying leaders from throughout the state to address critical issues in a constructive and nonpartisan way.
Ivy Bottini, LGBT retirement advocate, speaking at Stonewall Democratic Club on January 28, 2019. Many retirement issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people are unique from their non-LGBTI counterparts and these populations often have to take extra steps addressing their employment, health, legal and housing concerns to ensure their needs are met.