Navigating Nursing Home Care | Retirement Your Way Ep 17

In this episode of Retirement Your Way, Debbi Marcum and Jaclyn Gladhill discuss an important but often difficult topic: navigating nursing home care for yourself or a loved one. Debbi shares why planning ahead matters, how families can advocate for residents, what to know about care plans, Medicare and Medicaid, nursing home insurance, resident rights, and the importance of asking questions before a crisis happens. Whether you are preparing for your own future or helping a parent or loved one, this conversation offers practical guidance on researching care options, understanding costs, protecting dignity, and building a plan before long-term care becomes urgent. Timestamps: 00:02 - Welcome to Retirement Your Way 00:30 - Upcoming schedule and Debbi’s birthday trip 00:58 - Debbi shares her glamping experience in the Smoky Mountains 02:29 - Introduction and how to contact Retirement Solutions Group 03:02 - Today’s topic: navigating nursing homes 04:11 - Why nursing home care can feel intimidating 04:53 - The importance of advocating for loved ones 06:10 - Why planning ahead matters 07:16 - Researching nursing homes before choosing one 08:12 - Understanding nursing home reform laws and resident rights 09:08 - Medicare, Medicaid, and financial planning for nursing home care 10:31 - What nursing home insurance is 11:47 - Other ways to help pay for long-term care 13:20 - The cost of nursing home care 15:24 - Creating a written care plan with family involvement 16:20 - Minimum Data Set updates and ongoing care reviews 17:11 - Speaking up and advocating without fear 17:32 - Why family visits matter 18:28 - Visiting residents and staying connected 20:09 - Physical restraints and resident consent 20:52 - Documenting complaints and involving a long-term care ombudsman 21:47 - Nursing home eviction notices and appeal rights 23:23 - Asking for help when making care decisions 24:15 - Planning ahead to avoid crisis decisions 24:58 - Talking with parents about their wishes 25:16 - How to contact Debbi Marcum 26:06 - Final thoughts and closing 📞 Have questions? Need advice? Contact Debbi Marcum at Retirement Solutions Group to set up a consultation today! 👉 Call us at 866-247-5695 👉 Visit us at www.retirementsolutionsgroup.com Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more financial tips and insights! Let us know your thoughts on the topics discussed or give us any feedback to make the future episodes better! #FinancialPlanning #RetirementPlanning #WealthManagement #EstatePlanning #LegacyPlanning #FinancialAdvice #FinancialEducation #MoneyManagement #InvestmentStrategies #Trusts #Wills #Probate #FinancialAdvisor #Retirement #Taxes #Inheritance #IRA #LifeInsurance #FamilyLegacy #FinancialSecurity #FuturePlanning #retirement #retirementplanning #SocialSecurity #tennessee #RetirementSolutions #RSG #DebbiMarcum #RetirementYourWay 📞 Have questions? Need advice? Contact Debbi Marcum at Retirement Solutions Group to set up a consultation today! 👉 Call us at 866-247-5695 👉 Visit us at www.retirementsolutionsgroup.com Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more financial tips and insights! Let us know your thoughts on the topics discussed or give us any feedback to make the future episodes better! #FinancialPlanning #RetirementPlanning #WealthManagement #EstatePlanning #LegacyPlanning #FinancialAdvice #FinancialEducation #MoneyManagement #InvestmentStrategies #Trusts #Wills #Probate #FinancialAdvisor #Retirement #Taxes #Inheritance #IRA #LifeInsurance #FamilyLegacy #FinancialSecurity #FuturePlanning #retirement #retirementplanning #SocialSecurity #tennessee #RetirementSolutions #RSG #DebbiMarcum #RetirementYourWay