In last week’s post, I discussed how to decide where a patient should recover after a hospital stay. Often patients go home after discharge, but sometimes patients need to recover in skilled nursing facilities. Today’s post covers how to choose a skilled nursing facility so you, or your loved one, can get the best care […]
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Where to Recover After the Hospital?
If you (or a loved one) are preparing for a discharge from the hospital, it’s not always obvious where to go to recover. Most of us prefer to go to our own homes, with our comfortable beds, our favorite foods, and with friends and family nearby. However, that is not always an option. If you […]
Nursing Home Safety Issues Can Pose Dangers for Your Loved Ones.
Not all nursing homes are well managed. How can you keep your loved ones safe? When a loved one is too old or sick to care for themselves, many families consider putting the patient in a nursing home or rehab facility which can provide 24-7 medical attention for their loved one. However, putting a loved one […]