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Does My Parent Need a Skilled Nursing Facility – Benefits of Skilled Rehab
Deciding whether your parent could benefit from a senior rehab center, also known as a skilled nursing facility, can be an overwhelming decision. Understanding the benefits can bring clarity to your choice. If your loved one has endured deterioration in functioning,...
Essentials for Ventilator Care Patients
Do you have a loved one who's on a ventilator? Are you worried about their care? It's true that seeing a loved one on a ventilator for the first time can cause some anxiety, but it is typically being used to provide the best care possible. There are many reasons a...
5 Benefits of a Living In a Skilled Nursing Facility
There are over 1.2 million residents in nursing homes in the United States. Nursing homes are a popular choice for older folks who aren't able to stay with their families or need more support than their families can give. But some are hesitant to send their family to...
Veteran Aid and Attendance: What You Need to Know
Did you know that people turning 65 today have a 70 percent chance of needing some form of nursing care? Approximately 20 percent of those will need it for five years or longer. There are some very good reasons for this trend, including extended life expectancy and...
What Are the Different Types of Dementia?
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that around 6.2 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, and the words are sometimes used interchangeably, but did you know that there are different...
Long Term vs. Short Term Elder Care: Which Is Best for You?
Studies show that nearly 70% of people at retiring age need some type of long-term care services. When you are the primary caregiver for your loved one, it can be difficult to make the decision to get extra support for their needs. Whether your loved one needs...
What To Look For in a Senior Living Community
Senior citizens make up a significant portion of the American population. There are more than 50 million seniors in the U.S., accounting for over 16% of the population. When people advance in age, their needs change. As a result, many of these older individuals will...
When Skilled Nursing Care Is Right for You
Did you know that there are approximately 15,600 nursing homes in the United States? That totals over 1.7 million beds available in licensed skilled nursing facilities. Chronic health conditions can make managing medication, moving around, or simply getting dressed...
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