Essential Information and What You Need To Know About Managing the Nursing Home Experience

Getting yourself or your loved one into a nursing home is not easy and you should feel a sense of satisfaction having accomplished that. However, getting quality care and dignity in one’s daily life is an ongoing process and MANHR believes you should think about this as “managing the experience.” That is, as often as possible, residents and loved ones need to advocate for the best possible nursing home experience. From doing your own advocacy to knowing what support is out there for residents and their loved ones, it is vital you educate yourself, know your rights and know that a resident’s care and quality of life do have to be “managed.”

Although there are many different factors to consider, MANHR believe the 9 areas covered here are essential to knowing about managing the experience and ensuring the nursing home experience is right for you or your loved one.