How to select a nursing home

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is incredibly difficult, especially with fears of nursing home abuse and neglect. A California newspaper recently featured an article about how to choose a nursing home. They state the following helpful tips: ask friends and doctors for recommendations; visit the home and observe interactions between staff and residents; smell for foul odors which should not be common; observe organized activities; ask about accreditations; and remain involved after admittance.

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