Jay Nygren, director of sales and marketing at The Greens at Cannondale and a dementia care practitioner, joins Lisa Wexler to explore why people choose assisted living, from daily support to social connection and peace of mind. He weighs the pros and cons of staying at home, home care, assisted living and skilled nursing, and explains the different types of dementia and how they affect care needs. He also discusses Medicare’s coverage limitations, paying for care that isn’t covered and the challenges of planning for Medicaid eligibility in Connecticut.
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