EPISODE 25- Roadmap to RCFEs: Board & Care

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare  National Assisted Living Week #NALW ALF week September 10-16, 2023: "Season of Reflection" https://www.ahcancal.org/Education-Events/Pages/NALW.aspx Special guest- Gus Fernandez pharmacist owner and administrator of La Jolla Senior Care Homes Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G met Gus & Jennifer at community event, discussed families often in CRISIS MODE. Decision point comes quickly due to an illness. Discussed ways to prevent the crisis, hold their hand, educate on milestones of declining health of seniors and when to consider placement at a Board & Care. “Be prepared, study landscape” 2. Educate -Teaching point what is an RCFE? Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. A “home-like setting” with 24hour caregivers. Next best thing to home, 6 residents, “personalized and boutique” compared to a large Assisted Living community. RCFEs are heavily regulated on the State level by Title 22 in California https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/letters-regulations/legislation-and-regulations/community-care-licensing-regulations/residential 3. Empower -A valuable a resource lajollaseniorcarehomes.com Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Video podcast https://youtu.be/8iIeoHGiOCU?si=fDVTQUgrOvb-ZkRD #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #SeniorCare #BoardAndCare #NALW