| HOW TO SELECT A NURSING HOME |
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Placing a troubled, dependent relative in a nursing home is a heart-wrenchinging
ordeal. To ease the way, know when a nursing home is the only answer. Deciding
factors : When there is a loss of control of body functions, a loss of memory or an
inability to perform the basic activities of daily life such as shopping, cleaning and
dressing. People do not age physically and emotionally at the same rate.
Never coerce a person into a nursing home. Rather, open the decision for
discussion. When possible, have the person accompany you when you shop for the
proper home.
The nursing homes with the best reputations, highest staff-to-patient ratios and
longest waiting lists are nonprofit. That is, they are run by churches, fraternal orders
and charities.
The majority of nursing homes are for profit, or proprietary. Other differences among
homes. Skilled nursing facilities are for patients with serious mental and physical
disabilities. Most of these places are proprietary.
Nonprofit homes usually charge a flat, high monthly fee with no extras for added
services, Proprietary homes ask a lower monthly fee with extra payments for
services, Always be certain that you understand the rates and service charges.
May proprietary do not take Medicaid patients. The amounts paid by the stat and
federal health plans are not always enough to cover the costs. Patients without any
money should be placed in a nonprofit home.
To select a home, start by asking the patient's physician, relatives and friends who
have gone through a similar experience for information. Also, get information from
the state departments of health and social services.
Begin the search long before it becomes necessary to find a home. Caution: Many
emotional problems among the elderly occur during the waiting period because of
the stress of being in limbo.
Since this is an emotional experience, take a close friend with you when you inspect
nursing homes. The person will look for things that you forget.
One of the things you need to ask your self is why am I putting my aged father or
mother in a nursing home. I can mention few of the reasons why:
Father or mother can not take care of them selves.
Parent can not remember to take their medications.
Parent alone at home most cases, and you do not want them to get hurt while you
out.
There are many reasons to make you put your parent in a nursing home, do not feel
guilty. Its a fact of life.
What to seek in a home:
1.Good location. Home close enough for convenient visits.
2.Well-lit, cheery environment.
3. A professional full time staff.
4. Observe the staff to see if they treat residents with respect.
5. Handrails in hallways and bathrooms.
6. Smoke alarms in public areas and each room. Ask to see the latest fire inspection
report and note the date.
7. You should noticed no Oder when you entered the home.
8. Ask to see last public health inspection. Check if the home has any violations
thy needed to correct and what are they.
9. Talk to the residents and ask for their opinion of the home.
10.The residents rooms should be comfortable and attractively furnished.
What to watch out for:
1. Patients who are sedated to keep them quit.
2. The home asks for a large sum of money up front.
3. Doctors who hold gang visits ( they see 30-50 ) patients during each call.
4. The Patients Bill of Rights is not displayed.
GOOD LUCK FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT NURSING HOME
ordeal. To ease the way, know when a nursing home is the only answer. Deciding
factors : When there is a loss of control of body functions, a loss of memory or an
inability to perform the basic activities of daily life such as shopping, cleaning and
dressing. People do not age physically and emotionally at the same rate.
Never coerce a person into a nursing home. Rather, open the decision for
discussion. When possible, have the person accompany you when you shop for the
proper home.
The nursing homes with the best reputations, highest staff-to-patient ratios and
longest waiting lists are nonprofit. That is, they are run by churches, fraternal orders
and charities.
The majority of nursing homes are for profit, or proprietary. Other differences among
homes. Skilled nursing facilities are for patients with serious mental and physical
disabilities. Most of these places are proprietary.
Nonprofit homes usually charge a flat, high monthly fee with no extras for added
services, Proprietary homes ask a lower monthly fee with extra payments for
services, Always be certain that you understand the rates and service charges.
May proprietary do not take Medicaid patients. The amounts paid by the stat and
federal health plans are not always enough to cover the costs. Patients without any
money should be placed in a nonprofit home.
To select a home, start by asking the patient's physician, relatives and friends who
have gone through a similar experience for information. Also, get information from
the state departments of health and social services.
Begin the search long before it becomes necessary to find a home. Caution: Many
emotional problems among the elderly occur during the waiting period because of
the stress of being in limbo.
Since this is an emotional experience, take a close friend with you when you inspect
nursing homes. The person will look for things that you forget.
One of the things you need to ask your self is why am I putting my aged father or
mother in a nursing home. I can mention few of the reasons why:
Father or mother can not take care of them selves.
Parent can not remember to take their medications.
Parent alone at home most cases, and you do not want them to get hurt while you
out.
There are many reasons to make you put your parent in a nursing home, do not feel
guilty. Its a fact of life.
What to seek in a home:
1.Good location. Home close enough for convenient visits.
2.Well-lit, cheery environment.
3. A professional full time staff.
4. Observe the staff to see if they treat residents with respect.
5. Handrails in hallways and bathrooms.
6. Smoke alarms in public areas and each room. Ask to see the latest fire inspection
report and note the date.
7. You should noticed no Oder when you entered the home.
8. Ask to see last public health inspection. Check if the home has any violations
thy needed to correct and what are they.
9. Talk to the residents and ask for their opinion of the home.
10.The residents rooms should be comfortable and attractively furnished.
What to watch out for:
1. Patients who are sedated to keep them quit.
2. The home asks for a large sum of money up front.
3. Doctors who hold gang visits ( they see 30-50 ) patients during each call.
4. The Patients Bill of Rights is not displayed.
GOOD LUCK FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT NURSING HOME
| I been working in nursing homes for about 16 years in Chicago and Suburbs. I worked in good ones and bad ones I do have long experience. Believe me you need to be prepared and do your search when it comes to nursing homes. Not all nursing home equal. |
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category for all your shopping. You will find women clothing, mens clothing and children. If you need
parts for your car or van or truck we have it. Shop for all your electronics batteries. You will find battery
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magazine, periodical magazines, weekly magazines, compare prices and save. Are you looking to rent
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