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.
Did you know that 1 out of 3 senior citizens falls each year, according to 2010 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? A nursing home provides a safe environment, reducing the chances that your loved one will fall.
Nursing homes offer exercise programs that can be quite valuable for residents. Research shows that seniors who regularly engage in exercise are better able to dress, eat, and care for themselves can and do so longer than seniors who do not exercise.
Nursing homes offer different social opportunities, activities, and amenities for elderly residents. When making the decision of where and how your elderly parent should be cared for, quality of care is one of the most important factors to think about.
Is your elderly parent resistant to moving into a nursing home? There are other options if you choose to hold it off for just a bit longer. Find out about community services. Your parent might be able to stay in his or her home a little longer if Meals on Wheels can be delivered, for example.