Bruce B. Rosenblatt
Owner, Senior Housing Solutions
Bruce Rosenblatt is a senior housing expert with decades of experience in the elder care industry. Bruce developed Senior Housing Solutions in 2009 and now uses his expertise to educate clients on all available living options and assist them in finding the best fit for their needs and lifestyle.
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How do you decide if best for parent to "Age in Place" or be in assisted living?
Social isolation will occur if she ages in place in her own home. Maybe the ALF is not the right one for your mom, so you may want to... Social isolation will occur if she ages in place in her own home. Maybe the ALF is not the right one for your mom, so you may want to consider looking for another facility. I would also reach out to the activities director of the current ALF to see if there is anything that can be done to better engage your mom in the community life. see more
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What should I expect for monthly rent with independent living?
Rates vary from city to city and vary greatly within each city. Be careful of levels of care on top of the base rent. This is where prices... Rates vary from city to city and vary greatly within each city. Be careful of levels of care on top of the base rent. This is where prices can increase substantially. If you are looking in Southwest Florida, our service may be of some use to you. see more
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How do you deal with a sister who said she would help with our mother (who lives with me) and now will not?
I would agree that moving your mom to assisted living is the right solution. Maybe your sister can help pay for some of the expenses or at... I would agree that moving your mom to assisted living is the right solution. Maybe your sister can help pay for some of the expenses or at a minimum, help to locate the right facility and help her move. You are allowing your sister to take advantage of you. Getting your mom the right care is paramount in this equation and an ALF is the right option for her. see more
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How do I get my parents to agree to go to a retirement home?
I would agree that sometimes it is better to let an expert/third party discuss this idea with your parents since they have faced this... I would agree that sometimes it is better to let an expert/third party discuss this idea with your parents since they have faced this situation many times in their career. I would also recommend honest conversations with your parents about their future and how much you are concerned for them. For many seniors, the idea of moving to a retirement home is associated with moving to a nursing home and being "put" somewhere. This is the furthest from the truth, so educating them about what options are available is very important. I would scout out a few places first then invite your parents to join you for a casual introduction. Maybe they can enjoy lunch or participate in an activity. Introducing them to some of the other residents will help to make them feel more comfortable. Allow them to stay in charge and share with them that by not doing something; they are going to allow others to make decisions for them. They are also placing a huge burden on you and your siblings, which is probably something they don't want to do. see more
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I had to call adult protective services about my parents because they can no longer care for themselves but re...
You may want to contact a professional guardian to help you through all of this.
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My mother (92) lives in an independent care facility. Advice?
I would suggest that you speak with the activities director at the place where she lives. Maybe there are some activities for her to join... I would suggest that you speak with the activities director at the place where she lives. Maybe there are some activities for her to join so she can focus on having some fun and meeting new people. If there are not enough stimulating activities for her, you may want to consider a move to a place that offers for interaction. see more
Are ALF monthly fees negotiable?