9 Things 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 complete slideshow on HealthCentral for more tips about evaluating a loved one for nursing home placement: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesValentine's Day When Your Spouse Doesn't Know YouCelebrating Love: Dementia Caregivers Speak Up10 Things People With Dementia Wish Their Caregivers Knew 
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