If you've read my column you know I passionately write about Long Term Care and Nursing issues as well as answer questions you may have regarding that subject.

I've received thousands of email letters asking advice on choosing a nursing home.

So, here it is, the official Jodee Meddy all inclusive guide on what you MUST know in order to make an intelligent and wise decision on choosing a nursing home for yourself or someone you care for.

Included are links to related material and resources to better help you with your homework. Some very helpful forms and questionnaires to help you have been added as well. Try to print out all these articles and forms to take along while doing your research. They are posted here on SeniorSite.com just for this reason. To help you help yourself.

If, after reading the huge amount of information we have published here for you, you still have questions, simply fill out the form on the Ask Jodee section and I'll try to answer it as soon as possible.

Introduction

The decision to enter a nursing home is a difficult one. The purpose of this guide is to help you obtain the information and guidance you need to choose the best and most appropriate nursing home available.

Other Long Term Care Options

Long term care options, other than nursing homes, should be explored depending on the medical condition and personal preferences of the individual in need of care.

The directory of nursing homes includes examples of these long-term care options with a brief description of services provided. If you have not read my article "Alternatives to Nursing Homes", click here, read it then press your browsers BACK button to return here. That article goes into more detail on alternative housing..

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