Nursing home placement can be a temporary solution if your elderly parent or loved one is recovering from surgery or a sudden illness. He or she may reach a level when he or she is mentally and physically rehabilitated to a point that he or she can return home.
Did you know that mental health plays a unique role in the health and well being of older adults? In fact, seniors have very special mental and emotional needs that can be met in part through good nutrition, regular exercise, and by staying active.
We can help you determine if your insurance covers all or a part of the time your loved one spends in a nursing home. In many cases Medicare covers short-term nursing home stays, but different insurers have different provisions.
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that usually becomes more severe over time. Symptoms can worsen to the point that they interfere with the ability to handle daily living tasks, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Many nursing homes offer activities designed to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s.
Don’t confuse nursing homes with hospitals. Instead, nursing homes are first and foremost residential facilities with social activities for seniors. Additionally, many nursing homes offer rehabilitation as well as therapy and services for Alzheimer’s and other conditions.
The lines can sometimes become a little blurred between different facilities for seniors. We'd be happy to meet with you and help you to determine if our nursing home is the best location for your loved one.