Q. We need to choose a nursing home for my mother. How do we start the process?
A. First, it is important that you determine that this type of care is the most appropriate alternative to meet your parent's current and long-term needs.
Screenings for nursing home placement and referrals will help you begin the process. Mystic Valley Elder Services offers Long Term Care Assessments or you may contact a hospital discharge planner or your parent's physician.
A number of reference publications provide information about long term care for older persons, what to look for when choosing a long-term care facility, financing, etc.
- A Guide to Choosing A Nursing Home or Rest Home: A publication of Mystic Valley Elder Services and North Shore Elder Services.
- The American Association of Retired Persons: Making Wise Decisions for Long Term Care
- Nursing Home Life: A Guide for Residents and Families
- Before You Buy: A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance.
Call our Care Options Consultants for more information.