What Are My Options for Care as I Grow Older and Which One’s Right for Me Now?
The majority of us will need long-term care at some point or will need to help arrange it for a family
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
With the announcement of The Methodist Home’s name change to Wesley Place on January 23, 2012, it is important not
Thriving in a Nursing Home
I realized a few things after spending a bit of time in and out of the facility with her. If you have a loved one in a facility, especially with dementia, you might find the following tips helpful.
New Research Shows Happier Nurses at Nonprofit Nursing Homes
According to this study, registered nurses working for nonprofit nursing homes displayed a significantly higher level of job satisfaction than their counterparts at commercial homes.
The Skilled Nursing Facility Checklist
When the time comes to start considering moving a loved one or a family member into a skilled nursing facility, many questions and concerns come to mind. Is my loved one going to be well taken care of? Will they be happy? Are they still going to socialize with people their age?
Person-Centered Care for Older Adults
The new buzz in nursing homes and community-based residential settings is all about striving to create a "person-centered" setting. What
Home Care or a Congregate Setting: Which is Best for your Parent?
Many children of older adults have heard their parents implore them to: "Please never put me in a nursing home!"