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Posts Tagged ‘Nursing Homes’
Monday, December 13th, 2010
In the state of New Jersey, individuals who require nursing home care may still have the option of remaining in their homes and receiving home care. The Jersey Assistance for Community Caregivers, or JACC, program, is a state-funded program that prevents or delays individuals who require skilled nursing and other nursing home services from being placed in a nursing facility. (more…)
Tags: Home Care, Medicaid, New Jersey, Nursing Homes, skilled nursing
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Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Skilled nursing is a term often used to describe the level of care provided at various nursing homes and other long term care facilities in the state of Virginia. However, what really qualifies as skilled nursing? What type of staff is required to designate a facility as a skilled nursing facility (SNF)? Finally, what medical conditions are best suited to the care of a skilled nursing staff? (more…)
Tags: long term care, Nursing Homes, skilled nursing, Virginia
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Under Arizona law, nursing home patients have the right to complain about, and receive compensation for, the neglect or abuse that they experience at a skilled nursing and/or nursing home facility. If the nursing home negligence or abuse resulted in serious injury or death, an attorney will probably be required. The case may or may not go to trial, since many nursing home facilities will attempt to settle out of court. (more…)
Tags: nursing home, Nursing Homes, patient abuse, Patient Rights, skilled nursing
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Nursing homes offer skilled nursing and around-the-clock care for individuals who are too sick or frail to adequately care for themselves. However, many of these individuals would prefer to remain in their own homes rather than live in a nursing home. There may also be concerns about the costs involved in nursing home care. Fortunately, many states, including California, offer two alternative programs to nursing homes: the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and the Social Managed Care Plan. (more…)
Tags: california, managed care, Nursing Homes, PACE, skilled nursing
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Due to recent medical advancements, as well as people taking better care of their health, it has become increasingly common for Ohio seniors to lead healthy and active lifestyles well into their 80’s and 90’s. Most of these seniors do not require the skilled nursing that a nursing home provides. In fact, the preference for many of these seniors is to reside in their current homes and continue performing their daily routines for as long as possible.
While the ability of many Ohio seniors to reside in their homes may be a source of comfort to their children and loved ones, it can also be a cause for concern.
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Tags: assisted living, eldercare, elderly, Nursing Homes
Posted in Care Giving Strategies, Elder Care, aging trends | No Comments »
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