Category Archives: Nursing Home
Preparing For The Possibility You or A Loved One May Need Nursing Home Care
The older we get, the more difficult it often becomes to maintain our health and independence. An accident, such as a slip or fall or an illness could be the thing that pushes us past the point where we can perform daily tasks or meet our own needs. Preparing yourself in the event that… Read More »
Early Warning Signs That Nursing Home Care Is Needed
Many of us can appreciate when an aging loved one is resistant to the idea of entering a nursing home or assisted care facility. We understand their desire to provide for themselves while remaining in familiar surroundings, but there does come a point that more comprehensive care is needed to ensure their health and… Read More »
Weighing Your Options In Long Term Care
Whether you are in a situation where dealing with the effects of aging and chronic health problems is curtailing your independence and ability to care for yourself, or if you have concerns about a family member or loved one, it is important to know you have options. Long-term care and assisted living facilities are… Read More »
Choosing A Nursing Home Care Facility
Whether to ensure and protect the safety of yourself or for a family member or friend, the right nursing home care facility can be a lifesaver in terms of providing the medical care and support services you need, while also meeting social and recreation needs as well. At the same time, choosing the right… Read More »
Identifying Risk Factors For Nursing Home Abuse
With the aging of America’s baby boomer population, elder care has become an increasingly important issue. Many people today deal with the question of how to best provide the care that aging parents, grandparents, and loved ones need, and nursing home care often turns out to be the best available option. Unfortunately, as increasing… Read More »
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Dealing with the aging process is something all of us face. While facing the inevitable changes that come with age can be difficult, making realistic plans for our future care and wellbeing provides a level of security today. Whether you are contemplating plans for retirement and the potential need for more comprehensive care, or… Read More »
Options in Nursing Home Care
Planning for long-term care, for yourself or for a loved one, is something that most of all will be called to do at some point. Over the last five years, over 10 million people have needed some form of long term care, and 70% of people age 65 and over will require this type… Read More »