If you or a family member requires 24/7 nursing care (also known as skilled nursing), moving to a nursing home is one choice, but not the only one. The days of a parent making a child promise, “…to never put me in a nursing home” should be over. A nursing home may be where you [...]
WHAT KIND OF HOUSING? Adults usually need a certain set of skills in order to be able function independently. The senior care professions calls them the Activities of Daily Living and use them to develop a functional assessment. A functional assessment helps identify medical issues and diagnose cognitive abilities in addition to helping evaluate a [...]
Retirement communities are for retirement age people who cannot or no longer wish to live in a single family residence. Most communities are expensive. Some are more affordable than others. Look for non-profit facilities or communities that offer rental housing if your budget is tight. Communities differ in the amount of on-site assistance and care [...]
Family Nursing Home Visit via ElderAuthority There is a difference between an assisted living home and a nursing home. If you are searching for a facility that will provide some level of care for a loved one, make sure you know the difference. It will save you money and time. Most importantly, choosing the correct [...]
RETHINKING ELDER CARE HOMES Nursing homes often fell like hospitals, with a central nurses’ station, tile floors, institutional food, and long hallways to shared patients’ rooms. The processes of a nursing home are designed around staff efficiency. The Green Houses look and feel nothing like that. They are designed around comfort and concern for [...]
NURSING HOME OVERSIGHT When you look for a nursing home make sure you read the State and Federal Government Reports. All nursing homes in the United States that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding are subject to federal regulations. Surveyors may inspect for compliance with State regulations and/or Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) [...]
A skilled nursing facility provides around-the-clock registered nurses for people who cannot take care of themselves due to physical, emotional, or mental problems. This video is an unbiased tutorial on how to select a skilled nursing facility. A check list of steps to take when choosing a nursing home is provided: Visit, Observe, and Ask [...]
Here are two lovely interviews featuring octogenarians looking back over their lives. Dr. Bertha Williams is 83 and Toshihito Kadama is 86. They speak to many of the milestones and emotions of aging: Losses Gratitude Fear Accomplishments Life Experiences Family Sharing Wisdom Honesty Being Yourself Personal Legacy Giving Back, and Being at Peace Dr. Williams [...]
One of the biggest issues facing the elder care (eldercare) industry is that we’re all hanging around longer. The over-90 age group now numbers almost 2 million – triple the number just 30 years ago. MONEY AND HEALTH TAKE PRIORITY Unfortunately, all is not rosy for many in that age category. Many have outlived whatever [...]
WHAT IS A GRANNY HOME? A granny home, granny flat, or mother-in-law apartment can be a small addition to a single family house which takes advantage of existing framing. This is multi-generational housing that provides a way to share one’s home while providing the privacy of another self-contained home. A granny home is a creative [...]
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