What To Consider Before Placing a Loved One in a Nursing Home

The people we love and care for often reach a point where we can no longer be sole care providers and we need to look at options. This is painful because up to this point we’ve likely been partners in their care but haven’t had to make forceful decisions. Now, things have changed. Because so many people have a negative view of nursing homes, the idea of going to a care facility terrifies many older people and being the person to make this decision can be agony. View the slideshow on HealthCentral for tips about what to consider before placing a loved one in a nursing home: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesVeteran Caregiver for Multiple Elders Discusses Ups and DownsWhat's in a Name? When Dementia Erases Your Identity From Their MemoryCaregiving: It Can Take a Toll on Your Marriage 
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