Part of aging gracefully is knowing when a lifestyle change will enhance your quality of life. It's not easy making that decision. Families often find it difficult to discern the needs of their loved ones, and then discuss with them the lifestyle changes required to meet those needs.
On this page, you'll find advice on how to assess loved ones' needs and how to discuss needed lifestyle changes. If you know your loved one is having problems, waste no time in taking action. As difficult as the process might be, by being proactive you are providing for your loved one's health, happiness, and safety.
We're here to help you and your family explore your options and to make these life-changing transitions as easy as possible. Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Family members often mistakenly attribute things like forgetfulness, poor housekeeping, or a messy physical appearance to "old age."
Using your senses - sight, sound, smell, taste, touch - and the checklist below, you can check for signs your loved one may need additional care or assistance. Part of aging gracefully is knowing when a lifestyle change will enhance your quality of life. It's not easy making that decision. Families often find it difficult to discern the needs of their loved ones, and then discuss with them the lifestyle changes required to meet those needs.
On this page, you'll find advice on how to assess loved ones' needs and how to discuss needed lifestyle changes. If you know your loved one is having problems, waste no time in taking action. As difficult as the process might be, by being proactive you are providing for your loved one's health, happiness, and safety.
We're here to help you and your family explore your options and to make these life-changing transitions as easy as possible. Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Changes in appearance or housekeeping can be a sign seniors are being limited physically or mentally from completing normal daily tasks.
Listening to what seniors say and how they speak tells you about their mental status.
Your nose will tell you if your family member is bathing properly, keeping his or her home clean, and eating regularly.
A hug can tell you if your family member is fragile or losing weight, which could mean they are malnourished or at great risk of injury.
Tasting seniors' food and sorting through their medications will help you determine if they are eating healthy or taking outdated or wrong medications.
Changes can be one of the most difficult experiences for humans, and the older we are typically the more difficult change can be. Here are some tips for helping the patient and the family work through these changes.
Most people choose to live in private suites. Occasionally a new resident will move into a semi-private suite until a private suite becomes available. Married couples often choose to share a suite.
Each suite is furnished with a bed, writing desk, glider rocker, and a dresser. Residents are welcome to use their furnishings or a combination of their furnishings and those provided by Haaland Estates. All furnishings brought into Haaland Estates must be clean and in good condition.
Some suites are equipped with full-bath facilities, including a sink, toilet, and shower. Half-bath suites have private sinks and toilets.
You are welcome to use furnishings provided by the facility or bring your own. Residents are encouraged to decorate their suites with meaningful items like family photographs, favorite chairs, or bedspreads. Some residents bring dorm-sized fridges to store snacks or favorite beverages. Family members are responsible for the care and cleaning of any items brought from home. Power strips are allowed; extension cords are not.
Your packing list should include at least six changes of clothing, including undergarments, pajamas, robes, and seasonal garments like winter jackets and gloves. Label all clothing using a permanent marker; the front office has a special marker for dark clothing. We are not equipped to care for clothing that requires special care or is dry-clean only. There is minimal storage space for out-of-season or extra clothing.
We advise residents not to bring valuables such as expensive watches or rings to basic care and that residents keep no more than $30 in cash in their rooms. Residents may open a Resident Fund Account, from which they can deposit or withdraw money during regular office hours. These funds can be used for outings, perms, gifts, etc.
Private phones and Internet service may be installed in basic care suites. Residents or their families are responsible for ordering these services. All charges are billed directly to residents or their families. Haaland Estates provides phones in each wing for incoming calls and a private room where residents can make outgoing and long-distance calls.
Suite rates - Basic care suite rates vary based on whether you have a private suite and whether the suite has a full or half-bath.
Medical expenses - Residents or their families are responsible for medical expenses including routine exams, outpatient treatments, medications, emergency care or hospitalization, out-of-town medical appointment, and transportation costs.
Other expenses - Other expenses might include private telephone fees, spending money for perms, hair coloring, outings, gifts, snacks, personal hygiene items, and clothing.
Personal resources - Typically, basic care residents or their families use personal resources to pay expenses at Haaland Estates. Medicare does not pay for basic care services or the cost of living in a basic care facility.
Nursing home insurance - If you have nursing home insurance, we will be happy to go over your policy with you and file appropriate claims.
Veterans' benefits - Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for Aid and Attendance Pension benefits. A good source of information on claiming these benefits can be found at VeteranAid.org. For more information, you may call the VA National Pension Call Center toll-free at 1-877-294-6380.
Medicaid - A state-funded program, Medicaid provides qualified individuals with financial assistance for basic care. To find out if you or your loved one qualifies for North Dakota's Basic Care Assistance Program, contact the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
https://www.veteranaid.org
https://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/financialhelp/basiccare.html