Nursing Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we plan for a lot of things. 

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s likely that you are in the unfortunate scenario that you are unable to visit them due to the pandemic.

The Motley Fool recently published an article entitled “4 Retirement Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make,” with a subtitle warning: “Take steps to avoid these.“

And—as if you weren’t already motivated to read

It’s horrible in the abstract. Yet it’s even worse when it’s reported at a facility you know. The topic: elder abuse at the hands of professional caregivers.

We all know that breaking news is pretty synonymous with breaking bad news. OK, usually with very bad news. After all, as the saying goes, “if it bleeds, it leads.” Ouch! Controversy, both real and manufactured, grabs our attention, sells newspapers, and garners views on digital devices.

Modern consumers have greatly benefited from the ability to comparison shop and order from virtually any purveyor. This reality has even started to infiltrate the healthcare market.

However, long term care decisions for yourself or a loved one tend to be more difficult and cannot necessarily be made at the touch of a button through technology like Siri and Alexa. Whether the search is for a home health care worker, or, a facility such as an assisted living facility or nursing home, the choice is often a complex and nuanced one.