Elder Care FAQs

Question: We need to choose a nursing home for my mother. How do we start the process?

Answer: 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.

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