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I had the same experience and found a lot of help on www.aplaceformom.com. It was a really reliable resource and I learned a lot just from surfing around on it. Good luck in your research and on this new chapter in life. It's not an easy one, but you will be much happier knowing that your mom is well-taken care of.
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- Posted: Sep 03, 2008 08:13 PM
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The best thing is that your mom realizes she should move. That’s half the battle. There are a number of good websites to help you find a safe and welcoming new home for your mother. You don’t mention what state you live in, but a great place to start is http://www.n4a.org/ The phone number is 800-677-1116. They can give you a list of local homes and put you in touch with the people who investigate to make sure the homes are safe and well run. Make sure you visit the places you are considering many times – and go unannounced.
- Posted: Sep 03, 2008 08:13 PM
Another place for comprehensive info about retirement communities is http://www.carf.org/default.aspx. These are the people who provide accreditation to continuing care retirement communities.
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- Posted: Sep 09, 2008 02:16 PM
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Two more fantastic resources regarding nursing homes: Go to http://www.medicare.gov/Default.asp and click on “Check out nursing homes in your area”. Also, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ has a wealth of information regarding nursing facilities and standards.
- Posted: Sep 09, 2008 02:16 PM
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- Posted: Feb 04, 2010 04:49 PM
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eldercarelink.com and homeinstead.com have great resources!
- Posted: Feb 04, 2010 04:49 PM
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- Posted: Oct 03, 2011 03:21 PM
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Check out our directory: http://www.boomerater.com/senior-living/search-for-senior-housing and articles in our Housing & Community section for information on care transitions/decision-making.
SeniorsforLiving.com is another great site that offers listings of senior care communities (independent living, assisted living, continuing care communities, retirement living, and Alzheimer’s care), as well as home care agency listings. You can search options for free at http://www.seniorsforliving.com/.
Besides the search function, the site’s blog offers countless blog posts, extensive resource guides, and access to a vibrant social media community that is rich with information, advice, recommendations and more in terms of making the decision and ultimately making the transition successfully.
Be selective if you decide to use a senior housing/care consulting service (such as www.aplaceformom.com, mentioned in a reply above). Many of those agencies are commission-based, which means their employees may offer referrals to care communities that aren’t the best fit.
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