The prospect of living in a nursing home is one that often met with dread because it signifies the loss of freedom and independence. It's important for anyone considering a nursing home to know that residents do have rights that are protected by law. Any violation of these rights should be reported immediately. A nursing [...]
When you place your elderly loved one in a nursing home, the facility may ask you to sign a document called a nursing home admission agreement. Before you sign, however, you would be wise to carefully read it over. This type of agreement typically contains two provisions that could adversely affect your rights and liabilities [...]
Dissatisfaction with care and treatment is a common reason for most nursing home disputes. If you have a with a nursing home, the following steps will help in resolving the matter. First, speak to the nursing home staff involved in the dispute. If a resolution cannot be reached, speak to the supervisor. If feasible, ask [...]
As a caretaker, it's easy to become so focused on your patient's care that you neglect to give yourself some much needed TLC. If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be able to take good care of those who depend on you. Below are some things you can do to reduce stress and [...]
Many nursing home residents miss out on spending holidays and other special occasions with their families because they fear they will lose their Medicaid or Medicare if they leave the facility. The rules vary statewide, but in most cases a resident can leave a nursing home for a family visit and still keep their Medicaid [...]
Nursing home care comes with a price tag that can eventually become too steep. In addition, placing your loved one in a nursing home means leaving their care in someone else's hands--and you can only hope they will get the best treatment. As a result, many adult children opt to move their elderly parents in [...]
Elder financial abuse can have a devastating effect on it's victims as well as the victim's family. The typical guilty parties are relatives, close friends or caretakers who were entrusted with the victim's care and finances. Financial abuse may consist of an unauthorized use or access to the victim's bank accounts or stealing and cashing [...]
Geriatric Care Management is a private resource available to help when you are faced with long term care decisions for an aging loved one. These managers will have great knowledge of the local resources available in your area to help with care giving. Typically geriatric care managers are local nurses, social workers, gerontologists, physical therapists, [...]
If you are looking for assistance in planning for your long term care, or for the care of your aging parent, an elder care financial plan is exactly what you need. This plan will help you to determine how you will pay for your home care, assisted living or nursing home costs. Elder care lawyers [...]
A unique advance directive offered to patients is typically referred to as a Five Wishes document. This type of advance directive allows you to let your friends, family and healthcare professionals know your wishes when it comes to your medical needs as well as your personal, emotional and spiritual needs. In order to complete a [...]