Navigating Senior Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Options and Transitions for Aging Adults - Softcover

Mahan, Brenda

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798330387533

Publisher: Writers of the West, 2025

Synopsis

The ultimate guide for families, caregivers, and aging adults making critical decisions about senior healthcare, long-term living, and support services.

Are you overwhelmed by the maze of senior care options?

Whether you're navigating Medicare and Medicaid, evaluating skilled nursing facilities, considering assisted living or home care, or simply seeking peace of mind, Navigating Senior Care is your trusted companion. Written by seasoned healthcare administrator Brenda Mahan, this guide equips you with clear, compassionate, and actionable advice-all grounded in real-world experience and up-to-date policy knowledge.

What You'll Learn:

• Step-by-step insights into healthcare transitions after hospitalization
• How to choose between rehab centers, home health, or hospice care
• Understanding your loved one's legal rights, advance directives, and financial planning
• A breakdown of Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, what's really covered, and how to avoid costly mistakes
• Smart strategies for Medicaid eligibility, VA benefits, and insurance navigation
• How to compare and tour assisted living, memory care, and private care options
• Critical checklists, planning worksheets, and real questions to ask providers

This book isn't just information, it's a roadmap for honoring your loved one's dignity while making confident care decisions. You'll also gain access to emergency preparedness templates, family caregiving support, self-care tips, and vital community resources.

Who This Book Is For:

• Adult children helping parents make care decisions
• Spouses or caregivers dealing with long-term conditions
• Seniors planning proactively for their own future care
• Nurses, case managers, and healthcare workers seeking a patient-friendly resource for families

About this title

About the Authors

Brenda Mahan is a dedicated healthcare professional with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare management and as a Nursing Home Administrator. Her passion for senior care began as a volunteer and grew into a lifelong advocacy. Over the years, she has served with organizations such as Life Care Centers of America, Brookdale Senior Living, and CANTEX.She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from LeTourneau University and later obtained her Nursing Home Administrator license from Midland College. Brenda began her career managing medical offices, specializing in medical billing and claims management. Along the way, she developed extensive expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Insurance, and VA benefits.Throughout her career, Brenda has remained deeply committed to providing compassionate care and support for seniors and caregivers. She works closely with healthcare providers across the continuum of care to identify the best solutions for seniors' needs.Having witnessed both the challenges and positive outcomes seniors and their families face, Brenda was inspired to author Sharing the Journey Through the Continuum of Care, a workbook designed to guide caregivers and seniors through the process.Today, Brenda continues her advocacy by supporting seniors and caregivers through workshops, seminars, and her book. She also shares resources through Facebook, her website, and email, helping families navigate the complexities of care with knowledge and compassion.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Writers of the West
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798330387533
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90
• Editor: The West Writers Of