Nursing homes & assisted living facilities : your practical guide for making the right decision / Linda H. Connell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Connell, Linda H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Institutional care--Decision making.

Older people.

Older people--Care--Decision making.

Nursing home care--Decision making.

Nursing home care.

Nursing homes--Evaluation.

Nursing homes.

Old age homes--Evaluation.

Old age homes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (274 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Place of Publication:

Naperville, Ill. : Sphinx Pub., 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Are Tough Choices Ahead? You love your parents and remember them as strong and in control. But now, they need your help. They cannot take care of themselves the way they once could and it is up to you to make sure they stay safe and healthy. Understanding the choices available to help you to help them is what Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities is all about. Depending on what your loved one needs, the many care options available are explored. Learn which type of care, from adult day care to home health care is best for your situation. If a greater level of need is required, the differences between assisted living facilities and nursing homes are explained. Knowing your choices is only the first step. Making a decision and easing a loved one's pain into this new arrangement can be emotionally challenging. Use this book to help you and other family members: --Discuss long-term care --Ask the right questions --Locate facilities --Discuss financial arrangements --Evaluate nursing homes --Make the transition Now is not the time for you to feel guilty. You are doing the right thing when you make a decision that best suits your loved one, your financial well-being and your family. Let Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities make the process a little easier.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Senior Lifestyle Options

Active Adult Community

Independent Living/Retirement Community

Home Health Care

Assisted Living

Long-Term Skilled Care (Nursing) Facility

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Adult Day Care

Respite Care

Hospice

Chapter 2: Introducing the Subject of Long-Term Care

Assessing the Need for a Lifestyle Change

The Resistant Resident

Family Issues

Advance Medical Directives

Medical Evaluation

Mental Health Evaluation

Geriatric Care Managers

Chapter 3: Locating the Appropriate Facility or Services

Doctor Recommendations

Social Service Provider Recommendations

Senior Advocacy and Health Care Organizations

State Ombudsman

Chapter 4: Evaluating the Facility

Visiting a Facility

Nursing Home Compare

State Offices

Evaluating Assisted Living Facilities

World Wide Web

Chapter 5: Questions to Ask

Geographical Location

Preliminary Questions (before going to visit)

Licensing and Records of Violations

Assessments and Care Planning

Health Care Staff (for nursing home evaluation)

Aides (for assisted living evaluation)

Contract Terms and Fees

Placement Interview/Admission

Room Placements

Visitors

Cleanliness

Meals

Special Services

Quality of Living Space

Personal Property

Laundry and Housekeeping

Disputes and Grievances

Activities

Conveniences

Amenities

Behavioral Concerns

Safety

Security

Prevention of Abuse

Emergency Situations

Pre-Admission and Admission Checklist

Treatment of Residents Checklist

Life at the Facility Checklist

Safety, Sanitary, and Security Concerns Checklist

Chapter 6: Considering Financial Options

Private Pay

Insurance

Medicare.

Medigap

Medicaid

Community Organizations

Veterans Health Administration

Hill-Burton Facilities

Chapter 7: Making the Transition

Orientation

Resident Assessment

Written Care Plan

Family

Chapter 8: Handling Problems with the Facility

Residents' Rights

Grievances

Abuse

Conclusion

Glossary

Appendix A: State Senior Agencies &amp

State Nursing Home Survey Agencies

Appendix B: State Nurse Aide Registries

Appendix C: Elder Abuse Reporting Numbers

Appendix D: State Medicaid Offices

Appendix E: Additional Resources

Appendix F: Selected Federal Regulations Relating to Skilled Care Facilities

Appendix G: Sample State Laws Relating to Assisted Living Facilities &amp

CCRCs

Appendix H: The Nursing Home Reform Act

Appendix I: Sample Forms

Index

About the Author

Ad Pages

Sphinx Publishing Order Form

Back Cover.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-4022-3495-3

1-281-83374-6

9786611833749

1-4175-5493-2

OCLC:

647414363