Relevant Elder Care: Nursing Home Transition Guide for Families

“Today’s residents in nursing homes were the movers and shakers of society thirty years ago. Now they are at the mercy of medical personnel and family members making decisions for them.” If you feel in the dark about nursing homes, you are not alone. But, you also have the opportunity to seek the information you need to provide your loved ones with a safe and nurturing environment and not just meet their medical needs. Be prepared and ready to advocate for your loved one. Having worked as a mental health consultant in a nursing home I know what is ignored by the nursing home medical team. I can explain how flawed mental health care is for the geriatric population. Laws attempt to handle these inequities but we would be foolish to rely on governmental policy. It will be up to you, the family members. You can do it with the right approach and a well thought out plan. FREE COACHING AVAILABLE.