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
(Data are for U.S. for year indicated) Number of nursing homes: 18,000 Number of beds: 1.9 million Number of current residents: 1.6 million Average length of stay (current resident): 892 days Number of discharged residents: 2.5 million Average length of stay (discharged resident): 272 days Occupancy rate: 87 percent Source: The National Nursing Home Survey: