Nursing Homes: 3 Things You Must Know Before Grandma Goes In.

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck have years of experience in working with nursing homes. In this video they provide you with the information you absolutely should know before your loved one goes into one.

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[mirrenfan]

Visit a lot. Visit a lot. Visit a lot. (In other words I agree with you.) Same goes for hospitals.

[davidvogel]

My dad moved into a nursing home just before his 100th birthday. The home was one story so I could see and visit through the window during the lockdown. Before that I could visit anytime. Was not the ideal situation but it was what he chose. In home care is better i think and cheaper too. Something to think about, is your home handicap accessible? Most homes don't have wide enough hallways, doors into bedrooms, and bathrooms to get a wheelchair into and out of. What about bath or showers? Are there steps inside/outside? Where is the laundry? All things you need to get to.

[kazbaz]

My moms in a nursing home as the nhs hospital needed the bed space so she was taken to a home which is around 30 minutes drive plus from me without informing us!! It was meant to be for two days until her care package starts. Then today they told her she was going home with a care package and half way home they said they had been misinformed and back she went to care home. And we wasnt even informed she was on her way home!! Cold house and no food?

[KateandBree]

Another tip, visit the homes you settle on and ask tons of questions. Get things in writing. PLEASE. We had to look for long term homes for my grams after her stroke, and we had settled on two homes after doing extensive research. It was the second home (run by Carmelite nuns) that answered every question, showed us where my grams would be staying and doing her rehab or, if things went downhill, the hospice area, showed us the activity rooms, they were very gracious and understanding. My grams, of course, didn't like being in a home (she was a tough old bird to the end) but we were very grateful the nuns and their staff.

A home may look good on paper, but you never know anything until you visit in person. Some of the nuns later attended her funeral at our behest (and they sent the kindest condolence card.)

[elverdad]

I am an ex-nurse with a lot of experience in geriatrics. Please, please, PLEASE place a camera or two in the room with your loved one. Preferably one that live streams to your phone. This is especially crucial if your loved one cannot speak. Those who cannot speak receive the worst of abuses. But as nursing students, we were told we could not say anything because we were "not the nursing police".

[mollysmith]

I'd also suggest checking with your state's oversight or ombudsman committee to investigate a potential nursing home's violations or complaints against them. It is a sad topic overall but good that you brought it up.

[kennyg]

Serious question if you stay in good enough physical shape can you avoid the need for elder care? Or can you at least delay it?