tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.comments2021-05-05T15:45:06.508-04:00Rossiferous-- rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16031950500798727225noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-3594311125359196702017-07-13T13:23:40.575-04:002017-07-13T13:23:40.575-04:00Such a great and informative blog post, you share ...<br />Such a great and informative blog post, you share on web. I was looking for <a href="http://www.stacyshelpinghand.com/" rel="nofollow">Assisted Living in Denver CO</a> metro area, found your post and found it very informative. Keep it up. No doubt, it has become really hard today to find the facility for seniors.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480853820645987242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-62369041434285285312015-01-29T21:40:03.559-05:002015-01-29T21:40:03.559-05:00Good to know, Ross!
Good to know, Ross!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518204287067855852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-15400900012614001972015-01-28T21:02:07.285-05:002015-01-28T21:02:07.285-05:00Bahahaha.... would love to have that "someoen...Bahahaha.... would love to have that "someoene" give me that call.... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116264514900508590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-81041534225709472102013-10-22T11:25:38.678-04:002013-10-22T11:25:38.678-04:00Someone asked if I was going to vote for Ken.
N...Someone asked if I was going to vote for Ken. <br /><br />Nope. <br /><br />As I said, I like the guy and enjoyed meeting and talking to him. And I respect him. <br /><br />However, his political philosophy and mine diverge too much, so I'll vote for his opponent. <br /><br />-- ross-- rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031950500798727225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-16682407292925580762013-09-06T10:06:18.738-04:002013-09-06T10:06:18.738-04:00Helen - as you know your situation is unfortunatel...Helen - as you know your situation is unfortunately too common. AL facilities that should be shut down are kept open because there's no where to send the residents. Ask any Adult Protective Services worker - they live in fear of an AG/ALF going bankrupt and closing their doors. We've had several in Roanoke close over the years I've done this and it's pure Hell trying to find placement. Unfortunately I'm betting on the provisional license being extended. <br /><br />I encourage you to tell your story to everyone and you and they call as many members of the General Assembly in your area complaining about the cruel lack of funding of the Auxiliary Grant. <br /><br />Best wishes for your mom. <br />.-- rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031950500798727225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-37976438996878949282013-09-04T23:15:12.605-04:002013-09-04T23:15:12.605-04:00Mr. Hart- I agree completely.. I'd love to tel...Mr. Hart- I agree completely.. I'd love to tell you about my journey with AG GRANT and the Alzheimers Waiver I obtained for my mother who I am POA/Guardian. She is in a local AL here in my area- In Norfolk.. "Commonwealth Memory Care" It was my ONLY option other than nursing home- for safety reasons my own home caregiver situation had to end- I drive over 40 miles round trip every other day to see that my Mom is cared for properly- as she has late stage ALZ- but is still high functioning.. This facility has numerous violations, staff turnover, my Mother was manhandled and fell in the 1st 60 days- APS report filed.. Since June 13th its operating on a Temp/Provisional license-for 6 mos. The corporation Commonwealth Assisted Living- based over near Charlottesville- refuses to (move her) closer to me to one of their facilities Georgian Manor- Chesapeake.. very closeby, and licensure in good standing.. It was a very difficult process to obtain both grant & waiver funding, then it was very unpleasant to go thru the Commonwealth processing for admissions too- The reasons for refusal by Commonwealth AL Corp. are bogus. No good reasons have been given- There are (no other) competitors or AL facilities I can move her too- they ALL want Private Pay Funding.. even though Moms funds total $2700/mo- The Grant=1196 (Her Share= $628 and AG share=$568) then the ALZ Waiver=$50/day --I have been trying to (Market) this funding combo to other AL facilities nearby me- but I'm hitting a brick wall- I literally am forced to keep her in a clearly troubled facility and have no other options.. Commonwealth CEO Richard Brewer who is also a member of the Board of VA Assisted Living Assoc.. and CFO Nancy Higgs appear not to care. that its causing me expenses as a single mom I cannot afford.. also taking a toll in my entire life- car problems, health problems, emotional problems.. All because I cannot trust the facility to care properly and the (Distance) stress/time w/ frequent visits.. The Provisional license is until December! then what??? Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992070259538307513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-50572941242839137862013-08-16T16:38:36.266-04:002013-08-16T16:38:36.266-04:00That's part of my duty as a guardian - to dete...That's part of my duty as a guardian - to determine suitable living arrangements. -- rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031950500798727225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-22981181315248323352013-08-16T16:31:13.065-04:002013-08-16T16:31:13.065-04:00Just curious, Ross, IF the individual was to trans...Just curious, Ross, IF the individual was to transfer to a AL facility, who determines WHICH AL facility they move to? Bill Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346730682887776131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-23248667495268475332012-03-13T08:27:29.258-04:002012-03-13T08:27:29.258-04:00. . . and the mustache = bulls-eye!. . . and the mustache = bulls-eye!-- rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031950500798727225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-62700440564743065482012-03-12T19:16:55.777-04:002012-03-12T19:16:55.777-04:00Hey, Ross. Do you think that in the Wells Fargo Ca...Hey, Ross. Do you think that in the Wells Fargo Call Center they have your picture on the wall? Just saying.......Bill Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346730682887776131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-51504222983239112462010-11-01T13:25:53.776-04:002010-11-01T13:25:53.776-04:00Well done Ross. This was brave of you too.
Litter ...Well done Ross. This was brave of you too.<br />Litter is something that we all should hate, but it takes guts to do the right thing in the thuggish climate of today.TJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320914222558837036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-33751362011147486722010-09-28T04:14:18.854-04:002010-09-28T04:14:18.854-04:00Wow.Wow.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246214774006556570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-15419217341862031362010-08-17T13:59:26.007-04:002010-08-17T13:59:26.007-04:00AMEN! Or as they used to say when we were younger ...AMEN! Or as they used to say when we were younger - Right On, Right On, Right On!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048082906811085604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-82672217110240958532010-08-02T11:50:42.914-04:002010-08-02T11:50:42.914-04:00Good for you! I hate to see people toss their but...Good for you! I hate to see people toss their butts out the window like the world is their personal ashtray and they have their own personal janitor following them around. This is even worse! Go, Ross!Shirleyhttp://www.rwpropertiesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-24218609575832434852010-07-23T19:52:20.000-04:002010-07-23T19:52:20.000-04:00Just like Congress -- they have lost touch with th...Just like Congress -- they have lost touch with their constituents (customers) and will be voted out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048082906811085604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-21261241480821961782010-07-23T19:49:46.937-04:002010-07-23T19:49:46.937-04:00Too funny!Too funny!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048082906811085604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-90472510764563002422010-07-02T19:00:00.748-04:002010-07-02T19:00:00.748-04:00Come on Ross- Tell us what you "really thin...Come on Ross- Tell us what you "really think"Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06789541793953264774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-8809628153602027422010-05-04T19:27:02.303-04:002010-05-04T19:27:02.303-04:00Ross, Quit making sense...next you'll be askin...Ross, Quit making sense...next you'll be asking for accountability in government. RogerRogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-39666010937945701182010-04-30T11:36:02.253-04:002010-04-30T11:36:02.253-04:00I am on pins and needles!I am on pins and needles!Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-41836828959036920362010-04-24T10:05:25.939-04:002010-04-24T10:05:25.939-04:00"through his accent" -- maybe you forgot..."through his accent" -- maybe you forgot to "press 1" !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048082906811085604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-91747526984038517932010-04-23T14:32:07.921-04:002010-04-23T14:32:07.921-04:00Let me know if you get the $$$$. I'll start d...Let me know if you get the $$$$. I'll start doing the same thing.<br /><br />RonAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06789541793953264774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-77289824087944006322010-04-23T14:15:13.874-04:002010-04-23T14:15:13.874-04:00OH, very well said! I'll be anxious to hear i...OH, very well said! I'll be anxious to hear if they paid their fine in full!<br /><br />ScottieScottie Laughonhttp://www.therustedrooster.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-82830965260237448912010-04-23T13:35:05.677-04:002010-04-23T13:35:05.677-04:00Heck yes! Go cousin Ross! WooT!Heck yes! Go cousin Ross! WooT!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246214774006556570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-10688054096480034272010-04-20T13:02:31.135-04:002010-04-20T13:02:31.135-04:00Great point. However, it's very hard to recog...Great point. However, it's very hard to recognize brilliance in a contemporary. Sometimes it takes the passage of time (not to mention life) to appreciate the value of someone's contributions.-- rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031950500798727225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383530289343318061.post-39901920418659112752010-04-19T00:44:11.564-04:002010-04-19T00:44:11.564-04:00I've read this maybe a dozen times since you p...I've read this maybe a dozen times since you posted it. Why is it that we haven't produced an Einstein or in your post a Madison in the 21st century? It is like the gene disappeared with the passing of time... and it's sad. It boggles my mind the direction this country is taking and how absolutely powerless I feel that it will be stopped and fixed.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246214774006556570noreply@blogger.com