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Evidence-informed articles for older adults, families and care professionals—written for the questions that come up before, during and after a move.

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CALAIM FAMILY GUIDE9 min read

A practical guide to CalAIM assisted living transitions, plan authorization, RCFE fit and costs for families in Escondido and San Diego County.

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CHG & CALAIM8 min read

How Community Health Group members, families and care teams can approach a CalAIM Assisted Living Facility Transitions referral in San Diego County.

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CALAIM COVERAGE7 min read

Separate authorized CalAIM services from room and board, private fees and other costs before comparing assisted living options.

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SAN DIEGO PACE8 min read

Understand PACE eligibility, interdisciplinary care, approved services and the questions to ask when residential care is part of the plan.

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PROGRAM COMPARISON9 min read

A plain-language comparison of four programs families often hear about when planning medical care, long-term support and assisted living.

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AFFORDABILITY PLANNING10 min read

Build a realistic funding plan using private resources, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, Medi-Cal pathways and written cost comparisons.

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CALIFORNIA RCFE BASICS7 min read

Understand what a California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly provides, how it differs from skilled nursing and what to verify.

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CARE COMPARISON8 min read

Compare assisted living and memory care through daily function, safety, communication, behavior, routine and the person’s own preferences.

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