Assisted Living: Questions I Wish I Had Asked
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.73 (692 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615881009 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 72 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Marcy Baskin is an Elder Care Manager and Family Coach. Marcy is a graduate of the Sonoma State University Patient Navigator program, is a Certified Senior Advisor, and lives in Sonoma County, California with her husband Steven and a grumpy ShiTzu named KT. Training first in "boot camp" when she found herself caring first for her ailing father and then for her mother, wh
200 question to ask when you visit assisted living facilities Ali Julia I almost did not buy this book because "look inside" did not show anything useful like a table of content. I think many people might take a pass on this helpful book because of this omission. I took a chance and purchased it blind based on the reviews. I am glad I did. As I am getting ready to visit some assisted living homes I found the questions in the book useful, I would not have thought of many of those important ques. "Very thought provoking and helpful. Gave me a framework" according to Cheryl Dunn. Very thought provoking and helpful. Gave me a framework for the questions I had already thought of, and for many others that hadn't occurred to me. Bought one for me and each of my 5 siblings!. "Good for first timers or lay persons" according to Sharon. This is a great book for kids looking for placement for the first time or people without healthcare experience. I'm a nurse and.work in long term care so it wasn't much help for me. It's a confusing world out there arm yourself with knowledge!
Armed with answers to these questions, which you will ask when you visit a facility, at the very least you can manage your own expectations, from the beginning and then as things change. What does assisted living really mean? How much will it cost as your loved one declines? What are the parameters for medication management? What do caregivers do and what is not in their scope of practice? How are caregivers trained? How will you know if your loved one's needs are changing? How will the staff know when a resident needs help if she or he cannot communicate verbally or remember how to use an emergency call button? These are just a few of the more than 200 questions in this book, divided into categories about care, staff, emergency procedures, services, dietary concerns, accommodations and costs, activities, transportation, family communication and more. Is it time to find an Assisted Living community for your loved one? To be faced with an aging parent, spouse, or si
Training first in "boot camp" when she found herself caring first for her ailing father and then for her mother, who had Alzheimer's Disease. About the Author Marcy Baskin is an Elder Care Manager and Family Coach. . Marcy is a graduate of the Sonoma State University Patient Navigator program, is a Certified Senior Advisor, and lives in Sonoma County, California with her husband Steven and a grumpy ShiTzu named KT