Quality of Care and Service Do residents appear well cared for? Are residents up, clean, and dressed by 10 AM? Are the residents well groomed, e.g., (shaved, clean clothes, nails trimmed and hair done)? Is there a written plan of care for each resident? How often is the care plan reviewed and changed? By whom?…
Understanding the difference between skilled nursing care and assisted living can be confusing. A skilled nursing facility may be needed if your family member requires: around-the-clock nursing care, medical treatments, IV medications and a level of care just short of a hospital. A nursing home provides, assistance with meals, personal hygiene, medications and more help than the…
Carefully Select Caregiver Ask caregiver to provide referrals. Don’t just rely on calling the referrals. Make sure they are legitimate. Offer to buy him or her a cup of coffee so you can meet and evaluate them. When you find a caregiver you like, conduct a background check. There are many reputable companies that can…
Short & Long-Term Living Arrangements for the Elderly Home Health Care Home health care is probably the first choice for most people. With home health care the senior contracts with a licensed or unlicensed care giver to provide supportive services at home on an intermittent basis or 24 hours a day, depending on specific needs. …
Visit after business hours and on weekends Attend resident and family council meetings Start a family council group to meet every month if none exists Get involved with care planning Don’t hesitate to look at the clinical chart and ask questions Make your concerns known to administrator and director of nursing Elder Protection Center…
