{"id":62,"date":"2024-01-22T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T20:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2024-01-23T09:40:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T13:40:53","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lrphqqce-d55d50be5ab12482cf3f985b188e749f\">\n.avia-section.av-lrphqqce-d55d50be5ab12482cf3f985b188e749f{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2Senior_Care_1_v2-scaled-e1705969882755.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lrphqqce-d55d50be5ab12482cf3f985b188e749f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-62'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-yjn6-15fb932606e6494c2e1e3b1e5e82d91a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-62'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lrphr0d1-c8931ac80b0d5acbd793c545e0e06056 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQs<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lrphucrm-a106c729845a43be76b2cff4ad48ff42  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphrigj-ae509f1b12d17286edb7127da8adcc30'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>How do I know that it is time to begin looking for personal care services?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This can depend on a variety of factors. For instance, an individual might become uncomfortable with living alone due to the possibilities of falling, getting sick, safety issues, forgetting to take medications, loneliness, poor nutrition or the difficulty of taking care of household responsibilities. In other instances, family members may not be able to provide a safe level of care for their loved one, or may live out of the area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphs0ut-d68696727301d1b80718c74720e56143'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>What if I am independent, but my spouse needs to be in assisted living\/personal care?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are a number of couples living in personal care homes who do not share the same health needs. Some homes can make accommodations for the couple; while others cannot. This type of situation should be discussed with the individual facilities on a case by case basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphskfq-30443685506f054ae8c49f0a38053354'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>How do I know what services the personal care home is supposed to provide for the residents?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The personal care home can supply you with a description of their services, which will tell you exactly what services the home can and cannot provide. Some of the services offered at a typical personal care home include assistance with eating\/drinking, bathing\/personal hygiene, arranging for and managing health care, laundry, medication management, and many other services. Finding out what services a home offers is very important in determining whether or not the home can meet the individual\u2019s needs. Each home is required to have a standard resident-home contract, which includes the fee associated with all services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphsxq9-dc86fed03dc79dbf4928b6e5dea624ae'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>Are personal care homes licensed and regulated?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. All personal care homes are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Personal care homes also meet state and local health, fire, and safety laws and regulations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphthsy-31a3cdefcebc6f6c3252b2348d6fdd6d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>Do I have to give all my money and possessions to the personal care home in order to receive care?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. You should only be asked to pay for the care and services you receive. Whatever monies and possessions you have in addition to that remains yours. Personal care homes have no direct access to your income or assets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphtxx7-42e536859e0b5f664783252ff71c54bf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>My income is fairly low. Will I be able to afford assisted living\/personal care?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Communities in the area can vary greatly in price, and depending on your income, some communities may be able to accept SSI (Supplemental Security Income). SSI makes payments to people who are low income and either 65 or older or disabled. If this is a concern for you, Hand in Hand Senior Placement can highlight communities that accept SSI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lrphuaxr-3de65a55135fd789a8a4cc3faf1ad973'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>How can I get a list of personal care homes in my area?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Hand in Hand Senior Placement can discuss all local personal care facilities with you. Hand in Hand visits all of the personal care communities in the Beaver County and surrounding areas on a regular basis, and can review the financial and medical details each communities. Guidance from Hand in Hand Senior Placement is completely free of charge for our clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FAQ - Hand In Hand<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/faq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FAQ - Hand In Hand\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/faq\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hand In Hand\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-01-23T13:40:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/faq\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/handinhandplacement.com\/faq\/\",\"name\":\"FAQ - 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