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Nursing Homes are state-licensed facilities that provide a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals who require rehabilitative care or can no longer live independently due to functional or cognitive impairment. Also known as skilled nursing facilities or convalescent homes.

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  1. Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
    National Institute on Aging
    A nursing home is a place for people who don't need to be in a hospital but can no longer be cared for at home.
  2. Choosing a Nursing Home
    By Suzanne Mintz, National Family Caregivers Association
    It seems virtually no one wants to go to a nursing home, and most caregivers do not want to institutionalize a loved one. But even though you may be committed to home care and have no intention of utilizing the servi…
  3. Nursing Home Checklist
    This list helps you select a Skilled Nursing Facilities facility that meets your loved one's needs.
  4. Informed Consumer's Guide to Wheelchair Selection
    By Lynn R. Halverson, Katherine A. Belknap, AbleData
  5. Factsheet on Manual Wheelchairs
    AbleData
    Today's active wheelchair user has literally hundreds of options available.
  6. My Parent is Too Sick To Stay At Home
    National Institute on Aging
    If you are over 40, chances are you&rsquot;ve had a similar conversation with someone you love. It might come up if you see a...
  7. Hospice -- Frequently Asked Questions
    National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
  8. WHEELCHAIR CUSHIONS
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  9. YOU ARE NOT ALONE
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  10. Education and Care - Easing the Transition
    Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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