How To Find a Nursing Home

If you want to learn how to find the right nursing home for your loved one, then get "How To Find a Nursing Home" written by someone with real life experience in this topic. How to Find a Nursing Home is a 'must read' for anyone, who is facing the issue of placing a loved one in a nursing home. In this practical guide, an elder law attorney gives you step by step information about how to make the best decisions for your loved one. This guide includes: - an informative overview which explains how individuals, professional caregivers, and geriatric care managers, will benefit from this guide.- An explanation of why it is important to conduct your research and have a plan before your loved one needs care.- a Nursing Home Worksheet which helps you answer the important medical and financial questions about your loved one before you begin researching for your loved one; which will help you to save time and narrow down the available options.- an in depth discussion about finances and how to gauge how long your loved ones' assets will last.- insightful information about how to choose a nursing home based upon location, cleanliness, state rating, activities, meals, in-facility doctor access, staff to patient ratio and, costs.- specific sources and resources for researching, rating, and comparing nursing home facilities, based upon the types of care your loved one needs.- a step by step process for conducting a site visit of the nursing home facilities you are considering.- information about the types of legal documents your loved one should consider, and discuss with an elder law attorney, before becoming a nursing home resident.- a straightforward discussion about your rights as a loved one, and how to avoid being personally responsible for your loved ones nursing home bills.- an overview of some common medical issues which may arise while your loved one is a resident, health care directives, and 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) documents. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.