Finding a Quality Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Helping a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease move into and adjust to a nursing home is a difficult process. The caregiver needs to be vigilant in taking an active role so that staff members know that someone is watching over the loved one. Building a relationship with the nursing staff is critical. Find out who the other key staff members (such as the activity director or the hairdresser) are. Learn about the processes that are used at the nursing home. And most importantly, be present for your loved one on a regular basis. It’s that visibility that will make this difficult road just a little less bumpy.