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Frequently Asked Questions
BE INFORMED about
SENIOR LIVING / NURSING CARE
Long-Term Nursing Care – In today’s society, it’s not an
easy thing to think about or talk about. If you are one of the many
families in the process of making senior living / long-term nursing care
decisions, realize that you are not alone. In the United States, over 12
million Americans are making senior living decisions right now. That
number increases every year. In fact, by 2030, over 65 million Americans
will be facing retirement and senior living decisions. Some of those
senior living decisions will involve long-term nursing care, either for
oneself or loved ones.
Today’s nursing facilities
(often referred to as nursing homes, extended care services, or health
care centers) serve the young and old alike, those who will be
rehabilitated in a short time as well as those who are chronically ill
and need extended long-term care services and support.
The goal of care in a
nursing facility is to help individuals meet their daily physical,
social, medical, and psychological needs and to return home or to the
least restrictive setting whenever possible.
Nursing facilities create a community - where residents can feel comfortable, find
familiar faces, and build relationships just like they enjoyed in their
own homes. By planning ahead, you can ensure that your loved one
will be provided with the highest quality of care and quality of life.
Whether you’re thinking
about a nursing facility for a relative, a friend, or yourself, it is
our hope that these Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) will help you in making the best
selection.
PLANNING for Long-Term Care
PREPARING for Long-Term Care
PAYING for Long-Term Care
SENIOR FACTS
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CAREGIVERS
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