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Long-Term Care - Nursing Homes
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When Does Medicaid Pay for Long-Term Care?
Abstract:This thorough guide provides information on Medicaid and long-term care including basic eligibility rules pertaining to income and resources, details on the "look-back period" and more.
Last Reviewed: Thursday, August 26, 2010 -
Selecting a Nursing Home -- What to Look for When You Visit
Abstract:This comprehensive article from Medicare offers instructive guidance about the factors you should consider when deciding on a nursing home.
Last Reviewed: Thursday, June 10, 2010 -
Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Abstract:There are a host of options other than nursing home care when someone needs assistance with daily life. Learn about the alternatives and discover how you can find out more about each.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 -
Long Term Care: Examining the Options
Abstract:Choosing long-term care can be difficult with all the options that are currently available. This article can be used as a guide to help you make the best possible choice for your situation.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 -
A Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Abstract:This article from the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform offers detailed guidelines on selecting a nursing home or long-term care facility for a loved one.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 -
Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
Abstract:Guidance from the National Institute on Aging about selecting and planning for long-term care.
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 -
Case Study: Reducing Medication Mismanagement in Adult Care Residences
Abstract:This article describes the prevalence of medication mismanagement in facilities that provide adult day services and explains the significance of these errors. It recommends practices to imprive medication management tasks in adult services facilities.
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Related Links
- Adult Care Education Center Online (ACEC) - http:///www.aceconline.com Save Link
- American Association Of Homes And Services For The Aging - http://www.aahsa.org Save Link
- Consumer Reports: Nursing Home Guide - http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health-fitness/nursing-home-guide/0608_nursing-home-guide.htm Save Link
- Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations - http://www.qualitycheck.org/consumer/searchQCR.aspx Save Link
- Member of the Family: Comparing Nursing Care - http://www.memberofthefamily.net/ Save Link
- National Association For Home Care - http://www.nahc.org/ Save Link
- National Citizen's Coalition For Nursing Home Reform - http://www.nccnhr.org Save Link
- National Senior Citizen's Law Center - http://www.nsclc.org/news/04/april/practip_affdefense.htm Save Link
- Nursing Home Compare - http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Home.asp?version=alternate&browser=IE%7C6%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&CookiesEnabledStatus=True Save Link
- Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman - http://www.vaaaa.org/LTCOP/ Save Link
- The Complete Nursing Home Guide - http://www.myziva.net Save Link
- Virginia Health Care Association - http://www.vhca.org Save Link

