B. Holland: I need the phone # of SHIIP.

Gwmizer: what is SHIIP?

Tammy: We are waiting for our panel to arrive from the studio.

B. Holland: It is an organization that was mentioned on the program?

gwmizer: sorry, missed the program, thought I would catch up here.

B. Holland: It was an excellent program especially for us --the sandwich generation.

Tammy: SHIIP 1-800-259-5301

B. Holland: Thanks.

Tammy: B. Holland asked for the phone number for SHIIP. It is 1-800-259-5301.

Tammy: Welcome to the Online Chat for LPB's In a Good Place. Our panel has arrived. Are there any questions?

Skip: I can't imagine how I could convince my mother to go to a nursing home - she is so fearful of those things.

gwmizer: maybe a quick intro of the panel for those of us who missed the show.

Skip: Good idea.

Charles Cefalu: Charles A. Cefalu MD, MS, Professor and Chief of Geriatrics, LSU HSC/NO, La. and President of the La. Geriatrics Society.

lisa deaton: I am Lisa Deaton the Director of Regulatory Agency with the Department of Health and Hospitals.

Marlene: Skip, Because your mother is afraid, the thing that would probably help most is to involve her in your exploration of nursing homes.

Gwen Moore: Gwen Moore, Ph.D., Outreach Coordinator with Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area

linda sadden: Linda Sadden, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs

Skip: This program seems so geared to nursing homes - what about other alternatives??

gwmizer: thanks for the intros, any one else having trouble reading the lime green font?

B. Holland: My mother had a small stroke (speech was affected) about 2 months ago. She is still very independent, but she has fallen three times

Tammy: You can change it in your settings in the toolbar above

linda sadden : Skip: This program really was about once you had reached the decision that a nursing home was the right place. There is much more information about alternatives on the Department Health and Hospitals websites and on the internet.

Skip : Thanks.

gwmizer: alternatives include Home health. Assisted Living, adult Day Cares, and of course moving in with families.

Marlene: Holland, it seems that you are possibly considering a nursing. Whether or not you are actively seeking nursing home placement at this time, this is the time to start your search.

lisa deaton : B. Holland -Are you asking what alternatives are available for your mom.

B. Holland: Sorry I hit the wrong button ---to continue --- I am worried that she may not be able to manage by herself for much longer. She has a home and vehicle that are paid for but an income of only 795 per month. Her medication runs over 150 per month. How does that figure into the formula?

Marlene: Holland, one of the things that you would want to ask the nursing home is what type of fall prevention program they have in place. Do they view restraints as the first line of fall prevention? Or do they have a variety of options that leave restraints as a last alternative? Do they have a rehabilitative program to help strengthen your mother so that falls are less likely? These are important questions.

gwmizer: fall prevention programs, restorative, therapy, and alternatives to restraints are very important.

lisa deaton: B. Holland it sounds like she may be eligible for Medicaid. You could either call a Medicaid Parish Office at 225-922-1542 or you can go to the Medicaid website at www.dhh.state.la.us/medicaid/parishoff.htm

Marlene: When trying to prevent falls, it is most often a trial and error process to determine what works for the individual resident. This can be very frustrating to residents, but is VERY important.

gwmizer: I am not a member of the panel, but I would like to introduce myself as well. My name is Gary Mize and I am a retired Nurse and an active Nursing home Administrator.

Marlene: gwmizer, how did you like the program? Do you think that the information was helpful to families?

B. Holland to linda sadden: What is the phone # for your office Linda?

B. Holland: Linda, what is your office's phone #?

gwmizer: I missed the program, HA HA, but I did post the flyers for all my families and visitors to see. I am here to see what kind of feedback you guys get, so that I can improve where needed.

linda sadden to B Holland: 1-800-259-5990

B. Holland: Thanks! And the program was excellent. Thank you LPB for stepping out and making this program!!!

Marlene to B Holland: Thank you. I think that if you understand that there are resources out there for you, we accomplished something.

Marlene: If there are no more questions or comments, I will log out, but I will wait to see if any come forward.

Marlene: Good evening.

lisa deaton: I will log off if there are no more questions. Thank all of you for tuning in.

Tammy: Are there any other questions or comments?

gwmizer: thank you for your time, goodnight.

Tammy: Visit www.lpb.org/goodplaceto see transcripts of this chat and video of the program.

Tammy: Okay thanks to everyone for participating. Visit www.lpb.org/goodplace for transcripts of the chat and streaming video of the program

Tammy: Also you can send your questions via email to goodplace@lpb.org

Tammy: Good night and thanks for watching LPB!

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