Making The Right Move: Housing Options for Seniors - Softcover

Eades Telford, Gillian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551804514 ISBN 13: 9781551804514

Publisher: Self-Counsel Press, 2004

Synopsis

Deciding on a nursing home for oneself or a family member is not simple and should not be done without knowing all the options and risks. Making the Right Move has been written both for seniors considering moving into a care facility and for anyone considering housing options for someone he or she loves.

About this title

About the Author

Gillian Eades Telford has published numerous articles on gerontology and aging. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master in Gerontology degree. Since 1998, Gillian has worked as a private consultant helping individuals find suitable supportive housing and providing advice on potential legal issues in long-term care facilities.

From the Back Cover

Making the Right Move was written for both seniors considering moving to a care facility, and for anyone who is considering housing options for someone they love.

This book takes you step-by-step through the process of exploring the options and evaluating the different facililities and staff.

Topics include: - Nursing homes - Supportive housing - At home support - Extended and special care facilities - 80 questions to ask the Director of Care.

Telford uses real life examples which she has gathered from her own experiences as a Registered Nurse to explain what goes on behind the scenes at nursing homes and similar facilities. Making the Right Move is essential reading for anyone considering seniors' housing options.

Edition details

• Publisher: Self-Counsel Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551804514
• ISBN 13: 9781551804514
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208