Re: everything is happening too fast jumbled details

[Guest guest]

Shirley

Wanted to pass along a few website that may help with the nh situation.

Assisted Livig and Nursing Homes and Senior Housing:

http://www.aplaceformom.com

Medicare.gov - Nursing Home Compare

http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp

Try these websites, they have tons of useful information, and the

medicare/nh compare site can be used to look up many many aspects of

local nh's in your area.

Hope these help. Your mom and you continue to be in my prayers.

Sandie

[Guest guest]

>She has a bedsore on her backside that has a hole.

Shirley this pressure sore can get real nasty if not treated

properly, what are they doing for it? It is usually caused by being

left in the same position for too long of a period and possibly a

wrinkle in the sheets or bedclothes.

This Website is wonderful if you are checking into nursing homes

http://www.medicare.gov/nhcopare/home.asp

you should be able to copy this address and paste it in your browser.

It should have information on the nh's that you are checking into, I

was impressed because it also has the last inspection reports. Good

luck to you and your family over the next few days. Stay strong and

God Bless. Barb

[Guest guest]

Shirley,

You are going through what we went through two + years ago. We had two

choices for Nursing Home Care in our small town. We chose the one with the

best reputation, but you will find that the people working in the homes are

what makes the difference, not reputations. You are lucky in the fact that

your Mom will have three caretakers between you, your brother, and your dad.

When you take her home your Dad will be the primary caretaker 24/7. Please

keep a close eye on him. Sometimes the major caretaker is the one who burns

out first and you don't want both of them in a N. Home. Your dad will be home

bound and will not be able to leave the house for any long term outings

unless you have some kind of Home Care. Another plus for you is the fact

that the nursing home you choose will see that someone in your family will be

making a constant appearance daily and that will keep them on their toes in

taking good care of your Mom. I wish you all the best of luck on your bumpy

road ahead. If I can help with any other N. Home insight or experience, I am

here.

Debbie C.