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If you are thinking about a nursing home for yourself or for a loved one, you might realize that this choice is both difficult and painful.

Filed under: Caregivers, Patients on November 24th, 2009 | No Comments »

Do you have a loved one in a nursing home, and you don’t know what to do because you think your loved one is being abused? No national advocate for nursing home elder abuse or wrongful death exists. But, you can tap into several other resources for help.

Filed under: Death Care News on September 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

If you’re planning your retirement, you might note that not every older American ends up in a nursing home or a retirement residence. Many elders continue to live at home with the assistance of in-home care. This type of elder retirement meets the needs of the retiree and – often – the needs of that retiree’s family. This type of care helps to maintain independence and can helpfully delay the need to enter an assisted-living facility.

Filed under: Caregivers, Hospice, Other Legal Matters on July 14th, 2009 | No Comments »

Long-term care refers to a broad range of medical and personal services designed to assist individuals who have lost the ability to function independently. While the need for long-term care often refers to individuals with chronic disabilities or physical or mental impairments, long-term care also applies to individuals
who are at the end of life transition.

Filed under: Hospice, Hospice Basics on November 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »