Month: August 2023

Live-in aids are caregivers who live in the home of disabled or elderly tenants in order to provide 24-hour care, providing crucial support for family members as well as reducing care costs while remaining within affordable communities.

Spouses may qualify as live-in aides under HUD regulations, and it is essential for managers of multi-housing facilities (MH) to understand these requirements and evaluate a request accordingly.

Qualifications

Live-in aides must meet several requirements to qualify as such, starting with property owner verification that the individual meets HUD’s definition of live-in aide as not being required to support or reimburse their tenant in any capacity while living exclusively for providing supportive services – rotating caregivers do not count towards meeting this criteria. read more

Do you need help bathing, dressing and managing medication for one or both parents? Assisted living could provide the perfect solution.

Discover all that a facility has to offer by visiting it yourself. Meet staff members, tour apartments and talk with residents.

Do research about fees, entrance deposits and monthly rent. Seek information regarding whether there is a resident’s bill of rights in place.

Socialization

Studies show that as we age, socialization needs do not diminish. On the contrary, frequent interaction with others helps ensure better health and a longer lifespan for seniors. read more