Last weekend’s Sunday New York Times examined the case of Habana Health Care Center, a care facility in Tampa, Florida that was one of 49 homes recently acquired by a large private investment firm. Family members who had arranged for their loved ones to live at Habana were shocked by the unforeseen effects the […]

Posted on September 28th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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A recent article in the Auburn Journal highlighted the benefit of finding the proper care facility for the elderly. The care center in the article focuses on getting residents back to normal after illness, injuries or surgeries through a combination of occupational, physical, speech and respiratory therapy. By focusing on […]

Posted on September 27th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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“He had children who made sure he had a good life … but I saw first- hand the amazingly complex decisions that had to be made … and this is going to be more and more important … to find cost effective ways to take care of the family that doesn’t bankrupt the kids.” Bill […]

Posted on September 26th, 2007 by AGIS Staff
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