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by Marilyn Rantz (Author), Lori Popejoy (Author), Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher (Author)
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"Provides readers with a simple approach to finding the high quality they are seeking. This book is going to be passed from hand to hand---it’s that good." -- Dr. William H. Thomas, founder of The Eden Alternative

"Provides the guidelines for going about the process of selecting a nursing home in an orderly and effective way." -- Sarah Greene Burger, executive director of the National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform

"The first book of its kind that is actually based on research about quality of care." -- Vicki S. Conn, Potter-Brinton Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia

Product Description
Alternatives to nursing homes---senior housing, residential care, assisted living, adult daycare, homecare, and companion services---are becoming increasingly common across the country. These competing alternatives are driving some nursing homes away from traditional institutional models for long term care, and toward more personalized, homelike models.

This book presents a practical system for finding these “new” nursing homes---such as the ones that encourage the placement of plants, pets, or other homelike amenities in rooms. Or the ones that actively involve residents and their families in decisions concerning meals, activities, and daily care. These “new” nursing homes aren’t necessarily newly-built facilities. Instead, they are the progressive long-term care facilities that offer the highest quality of care for their residents.

Using this book’s handy forms and proven, walk-through system, you can be assured of finding the ideal nursing home or assisted living facility---one that feels like home, treats you like family, and provides quality, personalized care.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Fairview Press; 1 edition (January 25, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1577490991
  • ISBN-13: 978-1577490999
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,555,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anchor for families, September 12, 2001
By sadie Mitchell (Columbia, MO) - See all my reviews
There is no mistaking that shocked, disappointed, guilty, forlorn facial expression of a loved one visiting, and realizing for the first time that their family member is a nursing home resident. They say things like "I didn't know she'd be living this way", or "I hope I did the right thing." How comforting and reassuring it can be for them to have this wonderful tool to review the work they did. The book is awesomely user-friendly! Because of the simple language and extreme practicality of the content, anyone using it will experience a sense of satisfaction with the job well done. Family members will be able to objectify and regain perspective by reviewing what they have written. When details get foggy, as they often do when emotions surface, instead of being tossed about and doubting their decision, an anchor will be there for those who have done their homework. These authors have made the homework easy by providing the worksheets right here in the text.
I am delighted that someone has made a difficult task more palatable and praise-worthy. Now decision-makers will be able to elevate finding the right nursing home for loved one to it's true status-a loving, unselfish and noble act. The joy of doing what is right will make the decision easier. I have not found a text that so superbly and minutely details HOW to do the job.
Nursing-home employees, family members, and residents would all benefit from the content, and enjoy reading this book. I have worked in long-term care for over 15 years, and believe this book to be an answer to many prayers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will save you an immense amount of time & aggravation, July 3, 2001
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Nursing homes are expensive. They also come in three general categories: good, bad, and mediocre. In The New Nursing Homes: A 20-Minute Way To Find Great Long-Term Care, Marilyn Rantz, RN, PhD; Lori Popejoy, RN, GCNS; and Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher, RN, PhD effectively collaborate to help the reader with identifying and securing high-quality, personalized care oriented, long-term nursing home placement for their loved one. All aspects of the evaluation and securement process are covered in authoritative, practical, "user friendly" detail. If you are given the responsibility for the nursing home placement of a family member, begin with a careful reading of The New Nursing Homes. It will save you an immense amount of time, aggravation, confusion, misunderstanding, expense, and disappointment -- and insure your loved one the best possible care their resources (personal and governmental) can afford them.
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