My step-father is going into a nursing home soon. He is pretty much confined to a wheel-chair due to neuropathy and adverse affects from chemotherapy. He can feed himself, dress himself, basic care things, but he needs help getting from bed to wheel-chair, from wheel-chair to use the bathroom and needs help showering. So would this be considered skilled care, or sheltered care?
Hi Reggie Sweetie =) hope you and hubby had a good Valentines!
Here in the U.S., in nursing homes there are different levels of care depending on the person’s needs. I’m just trying to double check on this because he’s going to another place (which is long-term) in a few weeks. The new place is so incredibly nice, and the staff are very kind and attentive. I talked to six of the residents and they all said they liked it there, and we have heard lots of good things from people who have their loved ones there. But still this is a hard decision and I am trying to ease up on crying about it all the time. If he went home, he would be confimed and plus my dear Mom’s nerves would cause her to be irritable with him like usual, which is miserable for everyone. At this new place, there are lots of male patients that will be his buddies in no time, and they keep them very busy. It’s just 15 minutes from our house, and we can go a couple times a week to see him. XXOO
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Hi Daisy ,he seems to do most for himself and perceives his own needs ?but assistance for his transfers are needed do you not have carers who can pop in for assistance of personal care and leave breakfast, lunch ,tea,and assist to bed in the evening ?we have this in the UK and over 60s receive this for free?evan sheltered accommodation where there is help and a warden 24hrs ,really he does not need nursing home care and if he were put in too early,it could cause him to get depressed some of his Independence just confidence and a place of easy access would be ideal for him ?and these places are fully adapted for wheelchair users?hope all goes ok ?
This nursing facility would be considered a Skilled Nursing Care Facility!
It sounds like your dad might benefit from a home care person; a home health aid can help him with his needs, but is not a ’skilled’ nursing person. Are things expected to get better for him, will he eventually be able to do more for himself? HHAs are less expensive than nursing home care, maybe your insurance will cover that?