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Senior Care Options After Short-Term Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) can be a valuable next step after hospital care, helping patients regain their strength and rehabilitate after an illness, injury, or surgery. However, they’re only a short-term care option, after which patients need to transfer somewhere else. The question is, where? In this post, we highlight the various options while examining […]
Rehabilitation at a Skilled Nursing Facility: What To Expect
A hospital visit often isn’t the end of the road for medical treatment after an illness, injury, or surgery. Many people must move on to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for temporary additional skilled medical support and rehabilitative care. The SNF environment can be crucial, as services and support at home may not be enough […]
Your Checklist for Moving to a Nursing Home
If your loved one is moving into a nursing home, everyone — including you — might be feeling stressed about the upcoming transition. Any move can feel daunting, but focusing on the logistics, like packing, can help to make the shift smoother. We’ve got a list of what to pack and what to leave behind […]
3 Mental Health Benefits of Moving to Senior Living
Senior living communities provide more than just a place to reside: They also enhance the mental and emotional well-being of residents. The engaging activities, social connections, and consistently available care at these communities can significantly support and uplift your loved one’s mental health. Understanding these mental health benefits is essential for family members as they […]
What Is Nursing Home Level of Care? What It Means, Why It Matters
The term “nursing home level of care” (NHLOC) describes a common standard for measuring the minimum level of medical support an individual needs to become eligible for admittance to a nursing home and for Medicaid’s coverage of this care. The measure is also used to determine eligibility for other Medicaid-funded programs, such as the Program […]
Consider These Factors When Choosing a Nursing Home
Older adults and their family members have multiple solutions to choose from when it comes to short- and long-term support. For some seniors, a nursing home, also referred to as a skilled nursing facility or SNF, provides the acute clinical care they need to stay healthy and safe. If your loved one could benefit from […]