What You Should Consider Before Placing a Loved One in a Nursing Home

If we were proactive, we’ve already discussed the choices for living arrangements our loved ones would have made for themselves under differing circumstances, however, many people haven’t done this. Either way, we move forward. We need to consider whether aging-in-place is a realistic choice, with in-home care agencies providing care, or if our loved one will be safer living in a nursing home. Understand that even if you had the conversation earlier, you may have to go against their wishes. View the slideshow on HealthCentral to learn more about what you should consider before placing someone in assisted living: 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 StoriesShould You Use Pet Names for Older Adults?'Geezer Stories': Relates Caregiving Journey With Humor and HonestyHow Do You Tell A Person Living With Dementia With That Someone Has Died? 
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