Moving a loved one to a nursing home is never easy, but when caring for the person at home is more than a family can manage, there's often no other choice. In the case an individual needing memory care due to Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, skilled nursing care might be required for the individual's safety and well-being. And from a financial standpoint, the average yearly cost of nursing home care is more than double the cost of in-home care, but Medicaid covers the cost of nursing facilities, making them the only option for families with limited means.
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