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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) are subject to federal regulations as well as strict state regulations. The nursing home industry… More

CHOOSING A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

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 Questions
Check Ratio of Nurses to Residents
What is Staff Tenure and Turnover?
Are Physicians Full Time or Part Time?
Where is the Nearest… More

BABY BOOMER CARE GIVERS

The number of baby boomer care givers continues to grow. Many care givers are in their 50′s and 60′s.  28% home aids are 55 or older.  Some care givers choose the role, while others must learn to accept it with grace.
The following video gives two different perspectives.  The first perspective is from the viewpoint of a 57-year-old baby boomer who has found her calling as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the elderly.
The second perspective offers advice for baby… More