Take Nursing Homes And Assisted Living: The Familys Guide To Making Decisions And Getting Good Care Originated By Peter S. Silin Physical Book

is a very helpful book to read when going through this time, It is written to help family members be as effective as they can when someone in their family goes to live in a nursing home.
Almost a decade ago, Peter S, Silin wrote Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey to provide family members with practical advice and emotional support, This successor volume incorporates the new and sometimes baffling world of assisted living, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living focuses on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of helping family members and seniors make a difficult transition.


Silin approaches his subject with compassion and sensitivity, guiding readers through the process of finding the best possible care, He describes how nursing homes and assisted living facilities work and outlines the selection process he explains how to prepare for the day a relative moves into a facility and suggests ways to help the resident settle in he focuses on the family member's role in solving problems, obtaining goodquality care, and visiting.
The authors insights help caregivers cope with difficult decisions and deal with emotional issues such as guilt and grief, while celebrating the tender, rewarding aspects of being a caregiver.
Vignettes

from reallife caregivers narrating their experiences amplify Silins advice and will resonate with families,

This book provides caregivers, family members, and seniors with the information they need to effect successful transitions, It is also a valuable tool for social workers, nurses, and family therapists, .