I ran across a sad but interesting article discussing the difficulties in choosing the right nursing home for a loved one. The author was looking for the right place for his wife who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. He used the federal database (the Nursing Home Compare Database) that is supposed to help in choosing a nursing home
The cost of nursing home care in N.C. is less than the national average. The average cost of a private room in a nursing home now tops $61,217 per year in North Carolina, according to Genworth Financial’s annual Cost of Care Survey; the Genworth survey polls more than 10,000 nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home
Few things are more stressful than finding a nursing home for a loved one. Everyone has heard nursing home horror stories and no one wants that to happen to their loved ones. While there is no way to guarantee that nothing will go wrong, some careful research and planning can help reassure you. Following are
There are ways to make transition to a nursing home less stressful By Meredith Moss The difficult decision has been made: Mom will be moving to a nursing home. But how do we make the transition easier for everyone? And how do we deal with the guilt? “It’s one of the most difficult decisions anyone
At the turn of the 20th century, Americans could expect to live to the ripe old age of 47. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics, the average American can expect to live 77.9 years. As the percentage of the population which reaches “old age” continues to increase, we
10 Tips: Finding a nursing home Take wise steps when choosing a nursing home LAURA T. COFFEY, Times Correspondent Published February 18, 2007 Who knew that so many people have to make decisions about nursing homes while under severe time constraints? These tips can help: 1 Know your rights. If a hospital tells you your
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