Nursing Home Diary : A Lesson in Survival

by Sue A. Hale

Paper Book, 2005

Status

Available

Call number

IBMC Library - RA 997 H1 - Shlvd w/ Pastoral Care

Publication

Mustang, Okla. : Tate Publishing

ISBN

1598860275 / 9781598860276

Description

When her elderly mother fell breaking her hip the author was faced with a maze of questions from doctors and health care providers that she was ill- prepared to answer. Sue Hale keeps the promise she made to her mother that she would warn others to be prepared for such an experience.

Local notes

"What to look for & what to look out for"--Cover.
"Based on a nursing home diary kept by the author's mother, Bernice C. Lewis"--Cover.

CONTENTS:
First, the bad news -- How to find a home -- Getting settled -- Tips for visitors -- Filling your time -- For the caregiver -- In God's eyes -- The staff -- Paying for care -- Life after -- Three years later -- A daughter's reflection -- Nursing home checklist.
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