Nursing Homes And Assisted Living

Download or read book Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.

Download or read book Nursing Homes and Assisted Living written by Peter S. Silin and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost a decade ago, Peter S. Silin wrote Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey to provide family members with practical advice and emotional support. This successor volume incorporates the new and sometimes baffling world of assisted living. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living focuses on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of helping family members and seniors make a difficult transition. Silin approaches his subject with compassion and sensitivity, guiding readers through the process of finding the best possible care. He describes how nursing homes and assisted living facilities work and outlines the selection process; he explains how to prepare for the day a relative moves into a facility and suggests ways to help the resident settle in; he focuses on the family member's role in solving problems, obtaining good-quality care, and visiting. The author’s insights help caregivers cope with difficult decisions and deal with emotional issues such as guilt and grief, while celebrating the tender, rewarding aspects of being a caregiver. Vignettes from real-life caregivers narrating their experiences amplify Silin’s advice and will resonate with families. This book provides caregivers, family members, and seniors with the information they need to effect successful transitions. It is also a valuable tool for social workers, nurses, and family therapists.

Download or read book Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities written by Linda H. Connell and published by SphinxLegal. This book was released on 2004 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical guide to making the right decision about long-term health-care

Download or read book Caring For Elderly at Home versus Nursing Homes and Assisted Living written by Patrick Kimuyu and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2016 in the subject Health - Public Health, grade: 1, Egerton University, language: English, abstract: This paper will provide an overview of caring for the elderly in which it will focus on caring for elderly at home verses nursing homes and assisted living. Caring for the elderly is becoming an enormous challenge to the U.S healthcare system. It has become a significant public health issue whereby the elderly population requires extensive care from their families. Currently, the population of persons aged 65 years and above is estimated to be 39.6 million, which is equivalent to12.9% of the total U.S population. Research indicates that the percentages of elderly persons have increased significantly in the last decade. In 2000, the percentage of the elderly population was found to be 12.4%, so it has increased by 0.5% within a span of 10 years, and this is predicted to reach as high as 19% by 2030. This implies that the population of older persons will be about 72.1 million which will be more than twice their population in the year 2000. In this context, care for the elderly will serve as the most principal approach in enhancing their health and social wellbeing. Caring for the elderly people involves numerous aspects, which require comprehensive evaluation to ensure that people at old-age enjoy a high quality of life. Ordinarily, elderly people are faced with health challenges owing to their aging bodies which are susceptible to illnesses. For instance, most old people experience mental degradation leading to memory loss. In addition, some people develop loss of vision and hearing abilities while others suffer from mental disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. In theory, care-giving serves as the most principal requirement for the elderly for improved health. However, care-giving is usually faced with challenges owing to the complexity of decision making, availability of resources and experiences of care-givers. Ideally, elderly persons are supposed to be taken care of in a safe and healthy environment.

Download or read book Senior Living New York Directory, Guide for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities written by ZNest and published by ZNest. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior housing directory for New York provides a comprehensive list of assisted living and memory care (aka dementia or Alzheimer's) as well as skilled nursing (aka nursing homes). This resource guide includes: - Definitions of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing - Definition of Long-Term Care insurance - Spotlight of the Top 10 largest assisted living facilities in the state. - Listings of 555 assisted living and memory care facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity - Listings of 609 skilled nursing facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity ZNest’s mission is to help families find the best possible care for their aging loved ones. The website at ZNest.com has the most accurate information for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Download or read book Assisted Living written by Sheryl Zimmerman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2001-11-30 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the number of elderly persons needing long-term care expected to double to 14 million over the next two decades, assisted living has become the popular choice for housing or care. Assisted living represents a promising model of long-term care that blurs the sharp distinction between nursing homes and community-based care and reduces the gap between receiving long-term care in one's own home and in an "institution." Assisted Living: Needs, Practices, and Policies in Residential Care for the Elderly examines the evolving field of residential care and focuses on national issues of regulation, reimbursement, and staffing. The book is based on a four-state study of assisted living facilities and describes the facilities, the persons residing in them and their needs, and how the services vary by facility. Because one-third to two-thirds of residents in assisted living facilities have cognitive impairment, special attention is devoted to dementia care. The book also focuses on how today's long-term health care environment evolved, and it examines the future direction and implications of assisted living. Assisted Living: Needs, Practices, and Policies in Residential Care for the Elderly brings together a group of nationally recognized experts to help define the types of residential care that should be encouraged and sets guidelines for selecting an appropriate type of facility.

Download or read book Senior Living Rhode Island Directory, Guide for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities written by ZNest and published by ZNest. This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior housing directory for Rhode Island provides a comprehensive list of assisted living and memory care (aka dementia or Alzheimer's) as well as skilled nursing (aka nursing homes). This resource guide includes: - Definitions of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing - Definition of Long-Term Care insurance - Spotlight of the Top 10 largest assisted living facilities in the state. - Listings of 62 assisted living and memory care facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity - Listings of 76 skilled nursing facilities (sorted by county, city, and zip) including telephone, address, and capacity ZNest’s mission is to help families find the best possible care for their aging loved ones. The website at ZNest.com has the most accurate information for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.