| One of the most difficult decisions any family | | | | relatives so that the family can visit often. Many |
| faces is the decision to place an elderly family | | | | elderly people have a difficult time making the |
| member into a nursing home some type of an | | | | transition from total independence into a nursing |
| assisted living facility. There are not many of us | | | | home. Having family nearby helps greatly in |
| who have not heard our parents or our | | | | reducing the stress involved with the move and |
| grandparents say at one time or another “I'd | | | | will go a long way toward making a fairly smooth |
| rather be dead than in a nursing home”. This | | | | transition for all involved. |
| type of statement is based on nothing more than | | | | Once you have found a list of nursing homes |
| a simple stereotype. The truth is that there are | | | | Houston that are nearby, you should then make |
| many outstanding extended care facilities that | | | | an appointment to visit each of the homes. Be |
| provide home-like atmospheres, well qualified staff | | | | sure to ask for their latest inspection reports as |
| and great support for seniors. | | | | these are very good indicators as to the type of |
| If you have an aging family member who is | | | | care they provide. If a home has been cited more |
| struggling to live alone and is suffering from health | | | | than a couple of times, take note and then move |
| problems of some sort, then maybe you and | | | | on to the next home. Ask what type of medical |
| your family are considering placing that person | | | | staff is on duty at the home and inquire about |
| into a nursing home. This is a very common and | | | | the types of activities they offer to their |
| sometimes very difficult decision for most families | | | | residents. The best nursing homes are clean, they |
| to make, but it is often the best option for | | | | do not smell like urine and they are staffed with |
| ensuring that your loved one is well cared for and | | | | very understanding and kind people. Do not |
| safe. | | | | neglect to check the menus and even ask to eat |
| When searching for appropriate nursing homes | | | | a meal at the home. If the nursing home has |
| San Antonio you should first look at the different | | | | nothing to hide then they will gladly welcome you |
| care facilities that are nearby. It is always best to | | | | to join them for lunch. |
| place your loved one in a home that is close to | | | | |