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When is it time for Memory Care?
Few decisions weigh on families more than recognizing when a loved one with dementia needs more care than home can provide. That often means moving to memory care. We talked...
Meet Patient Advocate, Caro Ruiz
Caro Ruiz is a patient advocate with Umbra Health Advocacy who specializes in health insurance. Over more than 20 years inside the health insurance industry, she held leadership roles at...
Nursing Home Red Flags: How to Tell if Your Loved One is Getting Good Care
When someone you love lives in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you cannot be there every hour of every day. That is one of the hardest parts of...
Case Study: A Safe Rehab Discharge After Falls
Getting mom home safely after rehab discharge Often when loved ones are in rehab, a family will get a call out of the blue ‘She’s being discharged tomorrow.’ No warning....
Meet Dr. Mari Pantoja-Smith, DHSc, RN, CGNC
Dr. Mari Pantoja-Smith is a doctorate-prepared registered nurse and patient advocate with Umbra Health Advocacy. Over more than 15 years, she has supported individuals and families navigating complex medical conditions,...
What do Assisted Living Costs Include?
Understanding Base Rates, Levels of Care, and Hidden Costs When families start looking at assisted living for a loved one, the monthly price tag can seem manageable. But many discover...
Patient Advocate Profile: Meet Yvette Lyles
Yvette Lyles is a patient advocate and senior care consultant with Umbra Health Advocacy. She brings a blended background in healthcare advocacy and a deep dedication to supporting older adults,...
Does Medicare pay for nursing homes?
The Truth About What Is (and Is Not) Covered One of the most common and costly misunderstandings about senior care is that Medicare pays for nursing home stays. Many families...
Meet Patient Advocate: Manny Hill
Manny Hill is a Board-Certified Patient Advocate with Umbra Health Advocacy who specializes in complex and rare diseases, including cancer and genetic conditions. She brings a rare combination of deep...
Senior Loneliness Is a Health Crisis
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Let's Treat It Like One. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a good time to talk about something many older adults are quietly struggling...
Meet Ajala Clark, RN, CSA
Ajala Clark is a registered nurse, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and patient advocate with Umbra Health Advocacy. She has more than 30 years of nursing experience and focuses on supporting...
State-by-State Long-Term Care Costs
A Reference Guide for Families Planning Senior Care Understanding Long-Term Care Costs Long-term care costs vary dramatically by state and care setting. Use this guide to understand what families in...