If, as a caregiver or family member, you have been wondering if it is time for your loved one to enter a skilled nursing home community, you\u2019ve probably been dealing with their physical and, perhaps, cognitive decline for some time. Barring a sudden severe illness or injury that makes skilled nursing care immediately necessary, you\u2019ve been wondering what signs to look for that will demonstrate that the more comprehensive care provided at a skilled nursing home is what your loved one needs.<\/p>\n
A skilled nursing home<\/a> is designed specifically for seniors who need care 24-hours-a-day, and often require significant medical and therapy services. These communities feature round-the-clock nursing care and the oversight of a Medical Director. Older adults who are living with progressive diseases like dementia and Parkinson\u2019s, or those almost fully dependent on others for their safety and wellbeing, should be strongly considered as candidates for skilled nursing homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n In assisted living communities,<\/a> on the other hand, housing and limited care are provided for seniors who need some assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, or getting in and out of bed. Domestic tasks such as housekeeping, grocery shopping, and laundry service may be included. However, assisted living residents do not require the full supervision or medical care that may be needed in skilled nursing. Assisted living communities<\/a> often will offer specialized neighborhoods for those residents who are in need of memory support services<\/a>, just as a skilled nursing home would.<\/p>\n Some of the signs include the following:<\/p>\n Years ago, you promised your parents that you would \u201cnever place them in a nursing home.\u201d Even the words \u201cnursing home\u201d conjure up feelings of abandonment, and the concern of turning your loved ones over to people you do not know.<\/p>\n Now you realize this is the best option, but how do you resolve the guilt<\/a>?<\/p>\n First, your responsibility as a loving child is to make the best determination you can about your parents\u2019 care needs and then move forward. Even if they object and resist the idea of leaving their home<\/a>, the loving thing to do is see that they receive the care they need.<\/p>\n Second, you are not abandoning your parents. You can still be involved in their care and their lives at a skilled nursing home community. When you visit make sure they are receiving good care. Is their room clean? Is the staff responsive, and do they communicate well with you and your parents?<\/p>\n If so, then use the time and energy you used to spend in caregiver chores and worry to enjoy your life knowing your parents are in good hands.<\/p>\n At Bethesda, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional senior care. Schedule a tour<\/a> at one of our skilled nursing home communities in the St. Louis area<\/a> to see what we have to offer. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If, as a caregiver or family member, you have been wondering if it is time for your loved one to enter a skilled nursing home community, you\u2019ve probably been dealing with their physical and, perhaps, cognitive decline for some time. Barring a sudden severe illness or injury that makes skilled nursing care immediately necessary, you\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":29890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,13],"tags":[31,68,211,220],"class_list":["post-20120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-senior-living","category-skilled-nursing","tag-adult-children","tag-caregiver-tips","tag-skilled-nursing","tag-skilled-nursing-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tWhat Are the Signs That a Skilled Nursing Home May Be Needed?<\/h2>\n
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