7 Tips for Working with New Nursing Home Staff

Sometimes a person with Alzheimer’s disease has to be placed in a nursing home. At this point, the caregiver’s job switches from day-to-day care to being an advocate. While this is a different role, it is a very important since your interactions with staff will help guide your loved one’s care.  These tips can help build relationships with the staff who now are responsible for the day-to-day care. View complete slideshow on HealthCentral about getting along with nursing home staff: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook Learned so much reading the stories, including her personal one. So many think that caregiving ends when you move them to assisted living or memory support. Not true. I know from experience. In my personal case it was the hardest of the 10 years. This book has many tips to help you move through it.  – Touch of Joy                  Related StoriesWill Your Wishes Be Known During End-of-Life Care - or Not?Is Forgetfulness An Indication of Alzheimer's Disease?Forgive Yourself: Failing New Year's Resolutions 101 
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