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Nursing homes
Nursing homes is a term for places that one can live and receive nursing care for day to day medical needs and other assistance.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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What are nursing home ethics?
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Are a nursing home and a SNF the same thing?
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Help please? What is a skilled nursing home?
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What are the potential hazards in a nursing home?
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Are a nursing home and memory care the same thing?
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How can I find the right nursing home for my loved one?
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What should I look for in a nursing home for my husband?
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A female asked:
What are the procedures to put someone in a nursing home?
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A 37-year old asked:
How can I cope with putting my husband into a nursing home?
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What safety tips must I follow while living in a nursing home?
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What does a person have to do to get kicked out of nursing home?
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How can I help a loved one with mobility problems in nursing home?
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Can anyone recommend what to look for in choosing a good nursing home?
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A 36-year old asked:
If in nursing home, am I required to do their activities I don't enjoy doing?
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A 92-year old asked:
What are you mainly paying for with nursing home fees? Ours are 6400 usd per month.
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How can I find a skilled nursing facility nursing home in my area and know if they are good?
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A 34-year old asked:
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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A 20-year old asked about a female:
When should you remove an elder from a nursing home? Are there any good enough for our loved ones?
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Does medicare pay for nursing home?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can dr. Keep patient in nursing home?
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A 33-year old asked:
Should a nursing home meet my needs as a caregiver?
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Should you be cpr certified to work in nursing home?
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A 60-year old male asked:
What are differences among SNF, RCFE, and nursing home?
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A 92-year old asked:
Who really runs things at nursing home? Rns, lpns or aides?
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What are the worst violations of hygiene in a nursing home?
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What challenges will a young person in a nursing home face?
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A 43-year old asked:
Why should I have to make living will to go to nursing home?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are the qualifications of a good nursing home attendant?
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What can I do to learn about nursing home sickness procedures?
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Who will treat me in a new nursing home if at risk for stroke?
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