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- A Spy In the Nursing Home by Eileen Kraatz
- Medicare's Nursing Home Compare
- Medicare's Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
A simple, well-organized book that is a must-read for anyone scouting out a nursing home. Insightful and wise.
Plug in your parent's zip code to find a list of local nursing homes. The site offers a star-rated list of available options, with info from state inspections as well as from the nursing homes themselves.
This booklet is terrific and a must-read. It details how to find and compare nursing homes, how to pay for nursing home care, your nursing home resident rights, etc.
Some Feedback From Share With Us . . .
“Consider hiring a sitter if you sense the nursing home staff is overwhelmed and you yourself can’t always be there with your parent. Ask the DON (Director of Nursing) when they might need the most help.” Jen, Home Health Nurse, The Villages, FL
When your parent's emotions are at low ebb, give your full attention and be a good listener. Don't get frustrated because you can't fix the situation. That's putting the focus on yourself, rather than on your parent. Just be a good listener.
