LONG TERM INSURANCE

Did you know we will help you with making sure your long-term care insurance plan pays out?!

It can be a complicated process and at times with no guidance or assistance, your claim can get denied on a plan you have paid into for years. How frustrating!

We will sit down with you in your home, help contact your long term insurance company, and review with you what are the terms and conditions that need to be met to ensure you are reimbursed in a timely manner.

Do you know about an elimination period???

It is basically your deductible of your long term insurance plan, but instead of money its in days, usually about 90- 100. Most long term insurance plans have this requirement. Elimination period is the period of time between the onset of a disability or disease and the time you are eligible for benefits. Your hospital stay, rehab stay at a facility can usually qualify for this time, that way by the time you will be home, you will be eligible for benefits.

It sounds confusing and overwhelming, and that is why we have made it our mission to understand long term insurance and do the best we can to make sure your claims are paid.

We walk you through the process to make sure your home care needs will be paid for, so you can continue living in your home of choice with modified independence.

Furthermore, we do not have an additional charge for our assistance.  We want to support you in your goals to be home surrounded by loved ones and your memories you have cultivated over the years, and this is just one way we can help!

Our family taking care of yours!

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National Safety Month - Fourth of July Independence Day

With Fourth of July coming up, and many celebrations to enjoy, here are some activities to incorporate an elderly loved one.

1. 1. Include them in meal prep for the big barbeque. Have them toss together the coleslaw, or put the silverware together.
2. 2. Have them guide a craft activity for the little ones in the family. There are many pintables that are free online, and your loved one can easily follow to guide the little ones.

3. 3. Set aside a quiet room in the home where they can read out loud to the little ones or vice –versa. At times with too many people, the noise level can be overwhelming, so it is important to have a place for them to relax and have some one-on-one time with a family member. Remember this room is not meant to isolate.

These are just a few ideas but the list is endless! Remember to incorporate your loved one into the activities. They may need guided assistance or supervision but it is important not to isolate.

If the Holidays have you feeling overwhelmed with activities and caring for your loved ones, we can help! Perfect Solutions for Seniors offers respite care (eldercare) to help families that need assistance only for a short time.

Our consultation is always FREE for our senior in home assessments. Give us a call, we would love to meet you! 941-378-5553 or to know more click here: Perfect Solution For Seniors

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Tessy's Story - Perfect Solutions For Seniors

I grew up in Peru and moved to the U.S. when I was sixteen. I was very young and green, scared,  but I knew the opportunities that the U.S. would bring. Myself and my 5 other brothers and sisters, worked hard to become citizens and made our lives in this country.
During this time, my mom wanted to stay in Peru though we all wanted her here in the U.S. with us. When she no longer could care independently for herself, my family and I didn’t know what to do. We were all here, with our families and responsibilities. It was a tough emotional time for me, not knowing what I could do for her, being thousands of miles away.

We thankfully found a live-in to be with my mom in Peru, and it was such a blessing and relief knowing that my mother could go on living in a home that my family bought for her.
I realized that there are other families that are going through the same thing, and knowing the frustration and turmoil my family and I went through looking for someone to help my mother in a different country, I  looked into starting a homecare company. When Perfect Solutions for Seniors was founded in 2005, I was a one-woman show. I was the owner, receptionist, administrator, marketer and even the caregiver! I am no stranger to hard work and starting from the bottom! It was difficult at the beginning, but I believed in providing great care for Seniors. For 11 years perfect solution for seniors was a homemakers and companion company until I spoke to my daughters and we decided to become a home health agency. With Francesca’s intelligence and Cassandra’s dedication we obtained our license, in 2018.
Family is everything to me. Family gave me the reason to look into starting my own company, and family is the foundation for what keeps Perfect Solutions for Seniors striving to provide the best care for our clients.

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Seizures and Elderly Sarasota Florida

Seizures and Elderly

Seizures or medical term, epilepsy, is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

3 Types of Seizures that can occur in the elderly and their symptoms are as follows :
Simple Partial Seizures
• Jamais vu ( familiar things suddenly become unfamiliar
• Trembling that moves up one side of the body
• Déjà vu
• Out of body experiences
• Sudden shifts in mood
• Unexplained anger or fear
• Disturbed speech
Complex Partial Seizures
• Lip smacking
• Lack of response to others
• Repeated phrases
• Senseless, clumsy movements
• Disrobing
• Being briefly unaware of danger or pain
Generalized Seizures
• Brief staring
• Sudden muscle contractions
• Sudden falls
• Convulsions
Here at PSFS, we gladly will attend all your Dr. appointments and become a liaison for you and your family if they cannot attend. As always, its our family taking care of yours.



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Normal Cognitive Aging Sarasota FL

Things change. With that even our bodies are changing. Our brains change, which can impact our ability to care for ourselves, form or keep relationships, or impact our work. Though things change it is important to know what changes our within the “normal” range. Though a majority of these cognitive changes may occur after the age of 65, Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging.

Areas that may NOT be affected as we age:
Intelligence: knowledge accumulated over time remains stable with age

Memory: Long term memory remains relatively preserved in old age. Short term memory is more vulnerable to aging.

Attention: Simple focused attention tasks is preserved in older age.

Language: Vocabulary is preserved as we age

Reasoning: Traditional ways of approaching situations are maintained in older persons

As we age all cognitive abilities are intact but we may need a longer time to process things, such as a problem we have never encountered before in our lifetime, but we can still figure it out!

So though things are changing, these are your Golden Years! You may have to figure out HOW the “new you” will accomplish things but you will succeed. Remember, if you need assistance, ask for help!

As always, PSFS, is only a phone call away. It’s our Family Taking Care of Yours!
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Drug Nutrient Reactions and the Eldery

What is it?

A drug nutrient reaction simply put a reaction between a medicine and one or more nutrients ( vitamins and minerals). These can either be nutrients present in the food we eat, or additional supplementation.

One of the most well known drug nutrient reaction is foods high in Vitamin K ( such as any greens, kale etc) should not be eaten when a person is on blood thinners. These foods ( broccoli, spinach etc.) can impact the affects of blood thinners.

There is also drug nutrient depletion that can occur. When a person has long term use of a medication it can affect that person’s ability to maintain within normal limits nutrient levels.

Take for example, diuretics can cause potassium levels to be low in the body.

How can someone combat this?

It is imperative when having a new medication prescribed that you inform your doctor of all medications that you are taking as well as vitamin supplementation.  Ask what the long term effects are of the medication. If you are an inpatient at a hospital, ask to speak with the pharmacist prior to discharge, to be fully educated on any medication use, administration and effects.

If you or your loved one are overwhelmed with this process, call us! Our Certified Nursing Assistants can assist you with recalling when to take your medication, as well as accompany you to Dr. Appts, take notes/logs and communicate that information to family.

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Best Senior Healthcare Solutions in Florida

Senior citizens need lots of attention along with love and care same like a child, but unfortunately, because of some unfortunate reasons and certain conditions, it is hard for families to take care of their parents. Know that even if you or your family is giving time to your parents still sometimes it is getting very tricky to handle the situation. Seniors need round the clock nursing care and professional medical service depending on their medical condition as no matter how hard you try you can’t handle the critical situation.

If you love your parents and you are worried about their health then feel fortunate yourself as there are many senior healthcare solutions available around you, all you need to pick the one who provides perfect solutions for seniors.

Let us help you a little bit here so you can save your time on researching and analyzing the senior care services. We want you to recommend Perfect Solutions for Seniors especially if you live in Florida. It is one of the best senior healthcare solutions that offer senior care services 24x7.

Many people ask services like 24-hour care for the elderly in their own home. Well if you are one of them, then you will be not disappointed. Perfect Solutions for Seniors is one of the best examples of better home health care service that you would love to choose for your parents.

At the end have a look elderly home care services that your parents will get at Perfect Solutions for Seniors:

•                    Certified nursing assistant

•                    Geriatric care management

•                    Dressing guidance

•                    Nutritious meals

•                    Bookkeeping & secretarial

•                    Travel companions

•                    Medication reminders

•                    Caring companions

•                    Laundry & Linens

•                    Groceries & errands

•                    Appointment transportation

… and many more.

Still, have any question? Visit perfectsolutionsforseniors.com and get your answer.

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