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Community Living

Many people who live long face community living. How does the nursing home setting compare with other communities?

Please Get To Know Me

Nursing home residents want what every person wants: they want to be known for who they are, where they have been, recognized for what they have done, and have the comfort of living with those who know them.

“M” Is for the Many Things She Gave Me

It’s culture shock when the person in the nursing home is my mother.

Create a Buzz

There is an individualized way to keep the nursing home resident and their life story current with their caregivers.

Come In – The Door’s Open

You need to know the nursing home where your elder will live. Here are ten suggestions on visiting the elder in a nursing home.

The Best-Laid Plans

Here is help on how to cope when things go wrong.

Communication

Because of the one-on-one time that family members spend with their loved one, they notice the changes before the staff members are aware. They can learn to communicate effectively with the staff.

Who’s on First?

The focus is on the responsibilities of key personnel.

Resident’s Rights

State laws dictate the rights of individuals in nursing communities. How do those rights translate into everyday situations.

What If it’s Alzheimer’s Disease?

Family members need to know how to visit and how to turn those visits into a connection and to adjust expectations.

The Christian’s Joy

When the family can’t be there, you can keep connected to your faith.

Let Go and Let God

You can prepare for the loss of a loved one.