A Small Price To Pay
Crisis Intervention
Crisis Intervention
At some point in an elder’s life, a fall, stroke or other debilitating illness or condition makes it necessary for them to enter a nursing home. Unfortunately, nursing homes can be extremely dangerous places for the people they are charged with protecting! Placements in a nursing home could be … [Read More...]
Preventing Evictions
Preventing Evictions
One of the most deplorable practices in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult homes is eviction. This practice – also referred to as “dumping” – is widespread in the industry. In most cases, it’s illegal. There is no hard data on U.S. nursing home evictions. … [Read More...]
Immediate Placement
Immediate Placement
Discharge planning for an elder patient begins almost immediately upon admission to a hospital. Sadly, however, hospitals harm elderly patients through early and fast discharges. Commonly, the elderly come into the hospital with hip fractures, strokes, and infections. Chances … [Read More...]
Long-term Care Planning
Long-term Care Planning
While studies show that many seniors are healthy and functioning at high levels, it is inevitable that as they grow older issues will surface related to their independence. Learn about long-term care insurance. Eldercare planning requires a multi-disciplinary approach that encompasses … [Read More...]
