The Process of Choosing the Right Aged Care Center for a Parent

THE PROCESS OF CHOOSING THE

RIGHT AGED CARE CENTER FOR A

PARENT

In most cases when children are choosing an aged care facility for a parent, it is because the parent is beginning to show signs of diminishing ability in some area of normal living. It might be with mobility, difficulty in taking medications, and any of a number other things.

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When interviewing the various aged care centers, it is usually the first time anyone has had the opportunity of doing this sort of thing, and yet the care centers are experts at "selling" their facility.



Of primary concern should be the safety of your parent, so you should do your homework and inquire with the authorities as to whether or not there have been any previous citations against the care facility for any violations.



Ask what the procedures are for care in case of an emergency. Where is the nearest hospital? How do the residents receive routine healthcare and checkups from time to time? Is there a doctor on call who can readily be at the care facility if need be.



The biggest gap in attentiveness in any facility is during the night shift. Caring for the elderly is a tough job, and in many circumstances it is difficult to get good help, especially during the night. This is when bad things happen such as getting medications mixed up, employees abuse patients, and just common neglect can occur.



A professional staff will not be afraid of difficult questions whether you are asking the during the day or during the night. If you get vague answers or even displeasure that you are broaching the subject that is certainly a warning sign.



Be aware of all of the financial concerns. Some care facilities require a goodly amount of money up front, and if the resident gets cold feet and wants to leave early, say in a week or two, then that money is forfeited.



The idea is to get as much information as possible prior to moving in, but sometimes that is very difficult. So you have to go on referrals and recommendations, but you should try to get as much information as possible, anyway.



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