Question 1

what are the procedures to put someone in a nursing home?

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Medicare: Usually, when someone is hospitalized for acute illness or surgery, and needs rehabilitation after discharge for reasons such as deconditioning, weakness, inability to restore independence with activities of daily living, or needs nursing supervision of treatment.
If you were thinking of long-term nursing home residence, then please consult a social worker for more information.

Question 2

will i lose power of attorney on my loved one if i put them in a nursing home in another state?

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Not if it's durable: A durable power of attny does not expire until either the patient or poa dies.  That being said, you will need to checck with the new state to see if your poa applies.  It remains in effect in the grantiing state until the patient or poa dies and there is not another person mentioned.

Question 3

is it suggested to put elderly parents in a nursing home?

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Nursing Homes: No, elderly people have many alternatives in where to live. These decisions should be made in their entirety taking into multiple factors.

Question 4

are there minimum requirements of a caregiver in a nursing home?

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Yes: Nursing homes must have registered nurses supervising lpns or licensed practical nurses. Some nursing homes have physical therapists if they provide rehabilitation. There are many organizations that regulate these places for quality control issues. In my state of florida the regulations are : https://www.Flrules.Org/gateway/chapterhome.Asp?Chapter=59a-4.

Question 5

have you regretted putting your mom or dad in an old age nursing home?

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Not if they get care: If you can't provide for their care yourself, a care center is the next best option. Make sure that they get good care there. Visit them often, and if you are able take them out on pass and let them go places and do other things.  You should not feel regret if you know they are receiving good care and stay active with activities.

Question 6

i think i have a ringworm. i work at a nursing home .  its my first time ever with it . should i go to work ? i just put peroxide on it til i get crem

Accepted Answer

Cover it: These can be  spread by spores that can shed from the skin. If you cover it and practice good hygienic patient contact skills it should not be a problem. You may want to get confirmation that it is not something more worrisome by seeing your doc if it doesn't respond to topical tinactin or similar antifungal within a few days.Peroxide does nothing.

Question 7

are you more likely to get uti if nursing home aides put adult diapers on you 24/7?

Accepted Answer

UTI: The absorbent garments are helpful to prevent skin infections and breakdown . Females are at more risk than males in a garment but if they are changed regularly the risk minimally elevated compared to that with a catheter.

Question 8

just moved from daughter's house to nursing home. i like it but was put in double due to lack of spaces on short notice. is that a good sign or bad?

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Should be fine: Just make sure your roommate doesn't have anything contagious (ask the staff).  If you want a private room, let the staff know and they'll let you know when one will be available and how you can be accommodated. Unfortunately, most nursing homes are usually full.

Question 9

is it possible to keep living independently with age-related macular degeneration? i've just been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration. i'm only 50, and don't want to have to move into assisted living or a nursing home any time soon. how long can i rea

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You : You are a bit young for a diagnoses of the typical macular degeneration, but does happen.  You are fortunate it is 2012 and that we have outstanding treatments available (i would expect even better treatments to emerge during your lifetime as well).

As you know, macular degeneration can impact the central vision.  This is what we use for reading - this is the type of vision that one also needs for driving (one needs 20/40 in one eye to drive with an unrestricted license.  One usually needs 20/70 in one eye for daytime privileges).

While macular degeneration can move vision to less than 20/70 in some patients, i virtually see no patients with it who cannot care for themselves and live independently.  Remain optimistic and see your eye doctor if you note vision changes.

Question 10

my grandfather was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction is too sick to operate on they put him on comfort measures and sent him to the nursing home a dr?

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You mean a "DNR"?: It is unfortunate and sad when a loved one gets sick to the point where further treatment will just cause more pain without helping. At that point we try to make them as comfortable as possible. A dnr means "do not resuscitate", meaning if he has a heart attack or starts dying, he won't be shocked or have compressions started. He also won't be intubated and put on a ventilator.

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Just moved from daughter's house to nursing home. i like it but was put in double due to lack of spaces on short notice. is that a good sign or bad?

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Is it possible to keep living independently with age-related macular degeneration? i've just been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration. i'm only 50, and don't want to have to move into assisted living or a nursing home any time soon. how long can i rea

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My grandfather was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction is too sick to operate on they put him on comfort measures and sent him to the nursing home a dr?

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