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| Subject | Date Asked |
| elder parents | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My mom and dad live in Florida. My dad is 86 and mom is 82. My dad is physically OK but my mom is ... A: First I must apologize in the delay in answering your question(s) Being that you have so many ... | |
| ALTCS facilities in Tucson for Mom | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: How do I transfer from CO hospital to ALTCS facility in AZ A: Christi: The best suggestion I have for you is to talk to the social worker at the hospital. The ... | |
| dependent claims | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am 74 y.o, on Social Security and Pension, they are so low, I never owe any taxes. I don't work so ... A: This is not my area of expertise but I will suggest you call AARP or your local area agency on ... | |
| Guardianship of Father | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering how someone could go about gaining guardianship over a parent? My father has ... A: Kimberly: Thank you for your e-mail. My expertise is in locating licensed assisted living homes ... | |
| assisted living | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: my mother is getting ready to begin living at Silver Springs assisted living in Green Valley, AZ. ... A: Bill: You better find out if the facility accepts ALTCS which stands for Arizona Long Term Care ... | |
| mom in assisted living | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Mom applied for ALTC on 7/20/09, her first full month of rent is due next week. How do I deal with ... A: Lori: As I'm sure ALTCS explained to you, it can be anywhere from 30 to 60 days before she is ... | |
| In Home Care | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I need to establish in home care for my aunt who is 91 years of age. She will not consider assited ... A: Trudy: I'm not sure what you mean by getting them enrolled. If it is to get them certified as ... | |
| Nursing home room. | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My mother is going to a nursing home & is unable to make the decision,double room or private room.3 ... A: Randy: Private rooms are generally more expensive than shared rooms. If money is not an issue, then ... | |
| Private room or semi-private room. | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My mother will soon enter a nursing home & has this decision to make,private room or semi-private ... A: Randy: I've never been asked this question before so I hope this at least gives you some good ideas ... | |
| Elderly parent | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My mother is 81 yrs old and has fallen three times - at least. Injured her knee, broke her arm. ... A: Gordon: I'm not sure what state you're in so i can only tell you about Arizona. We have what other ... | |
| Need Advise about Mom | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in Phoenix, but my 77 year old mother currently lives in another state. I am the only child. ... A: Milan: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. You can call Arizona Long Term Care ... | |
| ALTCS | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: My 91 year old Aunt can no longer live by herself. She just came out of the hospital because she was ... A: I would call the SAIL program and they should be able to answer all those questions.If not, you ... | |
| ALTCS | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: My 91 year old Aunt can no longer live by herself. She just came out of the hospital because she was ... A: Holly: Thank you for your email. Until your aunt is approved for the ALTCS program she will be ... | |
| ALTC | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My father-in-law is in an assisted living group home and just qualified for ALTC. His social ... A: Barbara: When you went through the ALTCS process, did the ALTCS people understand that your M-I-L ... | |
| HELP | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I need help sorting thru the maze. I am trying to find a residential group home setting for my ... A: Rick: I'm sorry it took so long to answer your question. I am here in the Valley and help families ... | |
| Assisted Living for a Couple | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: My mom (82) is suffering from dementia and a few physical ills, and does need daily care. My dad ... A: Kimberly: Dementia care is alot different than regular assisted living. Most assisted living ... | |
| assisted living funding | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am curious to know how assisted living group homes are funded? I did some web searches but can't ... A: Frank: I'm not sure what state your in but in Arizona we have about 2000 group homes and the ... | |
| Need Advice to help my Mother | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: My mother's father is in a bad state. He cannot remember the names of simple, everyday items like ... A: Joanna: It's sounds to me from your email that your grandfather may have Dementia. Please do not ... | |
| Home to share, | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I seen an advertizment about people with homes to share with other seniors. I thought I seen it in ... A: Viv: The only suggestion I could give you is that paper you mentioned and maybe going to your local ... | |
| Assisted Living with AHCCCS | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: My grandma is presently living in at the Citadel Assisted Living. She no longer has the financial ... A: Danya: To get your Grandma started on AHCCCS is to call Arizona Long Term Systems (ALTCS) at ... | |
| Housing options for father | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My father has been widowed for three years. My aunt (his sister) is currently living with him and ... A: Julie: I have a service here for about 15 years in Arizona which helps locate assisted living ... | |
| Housing options for father | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My father has been widowed for three years. My aunt (his sister) is currently living with him and ... A: Julie: If your dad will, get him to his primary care physician for a check up and open up the ... | |
| Mother has Alzheimer's | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: my mother has Alzheimer's, she is living with me, she still has a home which my brother and sister ... A: Evelyn: It's great you're meeting with an attorney on this. He will be able to tell you what is ... | |
| Mother has Alzheimer's | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: my mother has Alzheimer's, she is living with me, she still has a home which my brother and sister ... A: Evelyn: The way it sounds from your email there is something going on. If I were you, I would seek ... | |
| Senior memory | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My mother is 84. Lately she is double booking appointments, forgetting appointments, lying and even ... A: If it has been a year since she's been tested for memory issues, then I would schedule another one ... | |
| Senior memory | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My mother is 84. Lately she is double booking appointments, forgetting appointments, lying and even ... A: Susan: Please get your mom to her primary care physician for a check up and a mental evaluation. ... | |
| AZ Senior residences | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: Is there a list of Assisted Living Facilities that accept AHCCCS-ALTCS, and maybe that supplemented ... A: Robert: Are looking at assisted living homes(group homes) or assisted living apartments? I'm not ... | |
| assisted living funding | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: My dad who is 64 and has been on Social Security Disability for 35 years now needs to find an ... A: Alyce: Where I live in Arizona we have what is known as Arizona Long Term Care Systems or ALTCS. In ... | |
| Grandpa gets weak "all of a sudden" | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: I have been searching through different sources (internet, texts etc.) to try to find some info on a ... A: Davinder: Please tell your Grandfather to either get to his primary care physician or Cardiologist. ... | |
| Mother with Dementia/Agitation | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: My 83-yr. old mother has been living in an assisted living "board and care" home in Phoenix since a ... A: Donna: There are a couple of programs that may be able to help. I would first contact your mom's ... | |
Arizona Senior Referral Service
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Expertise
We answer a variety of questions relating to assisted living homes and other elder care alternatives.
Experience
Assisting families in locating licensed assisted living homes valley wide. Detailed attention to level of care needed, area town (maricopa County)and budget. We also have information on Arizona Long Term Care approved homes.
Organizations
Better Business Bureau
Arizona Adult Placement Service Association
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Small Business Association
Education/Credentials
Foundation for Senior Living Certified Adult Foster Care Manager - Certified through Directed Care Services.
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