Making The Right Move: Housing Options for Seniors [Paperback]

Gillian Eades Telford RN BSN LTCAC MES (Author)

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Release Date: Jan 1 2004 | Series: Reference

Research states that the most common questions asked when choosing a nursing home are: Where is the facility located? How much does it cost? Seldom are any other questions taken into consideration. Yet, for a major life decision, careful research should be undertaken to ensure the best possible care and the most enjoyable environment.Making the Right Move: Housing Options for Seniors was written for both seniors considering moving to a care facility, or for anyone who is considering housing options for someone they love.This book takes you step-by-step through the process of evaluating the options, and evaluating the different facilities and staff. For example, the guide includes 80 questions you should ask the Director of Care to ensure that the home you choose is the best possible option.Gillian uses real life examples which she has gathered from her own experiences as a Registered Nurse to explain what goes on behind the scenes at nursing homes and similar facilities. This is essential reading for anyone considering seniors' housing options.

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Self-Counsel Press (Jan 1 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1551804514
ISBN-13: 978-1551804514
Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.4 x 1.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 363 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,919,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Making the Right Move was written for both seniors considering moving to a care facility, and for anyone who is considering housing options for someone they love.

This book takes you step-by-step through the process of exploring the options and evaluating the different facililities and staff.

Topics include: - Nursing homes - Supportive housing - At home support - Extended and special care facilities - 80 questions to ask the Director of Care.

Telford uses real life examples which she has gathered from her own experiences as a Registered Nurse to explain what goes on behind the scenes at nursing homes and similar facilities. Making the Right Move is essential reading for anyone considering seniors' housing options.

About the Author

Gillian Eades Telford has published numerous articles on gerontology and aging. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master in Gerontology degree. Since 1998, Gillian has worked as a private consultant helping individuals find suitable supportive housing, and providing advice on potential legal issues in long term care facilities.

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Seniors face some tough choices in deciding where to live and how to cope with the increasing limitations of aging: Making The Right Move provides some important keys to locating help in the US and Canada. Chapters cover the basics of different types of housing options and how to evaluate them, how to tell whether a home is right, and the key features to look for when evaluating either a senior facility or one offering more independence. Checklists help the rating process, while insights on transportation and health issues complete the housing focus of Making The Right Move.

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