What can I get my senior lady patients in nursing homes?

Posted March 23rd, 2008

Me, Myself & I asked: I volunteer in a nursing home and want to give my lady patients little (inexpensive) gifts for Christmas. Other than socks, can anyone give me some suggestions on what I could get them? I can’t give food items (candy, etc.) because many of them have diet restrictions because [...]

If a parent conveys house title to child, can Medicaid take to pay for nursing home?

Posted March 22nd, 2008

Mary B asked: Elderly parent has no liquid assets, but house is paid for. Father is already enrolled, and receiving in-home assistance, but needs to enter full time care. Will Medicaid make mother sell the house? Or can they convey title to one of the children? I know we need an attorney [...]

Can a nursing home or medicaid take a patients assets?

Posted March 22nd, 2008

jwalker asked: We are planning to do a reverse mortgage for my grandfather? We’ve been told that if he were to go into a nursing home, the home and/or Medicaid can take his assets including any equity or property he has. This doesn’t seem right. Can anyone help clarify?Create a video blog…instantly.

What are the organizations called that bring animals to nursing homes and hospitals?

Posted March 21st, 2008

Rose asked: I want to volunteer with something like this. I remember when I was volunteering at a nursing home in middle school an organization came in with dogs and cats.Website content

Besides nursing homes are nurse assistants employed in medical clinics?

Posted March 20th, 2008

Lady T asked: I would really like to work in a clinic or hospital,rather in a nursing home,thanks!Caffeinated Content

Why are people that work in nursing homes and state hospitals scum bags?

Posted March 20th, 2008

Happy woman asked: Every nursing home I had one of my relatives in and State hospital they were bad especially after visiting hours. Where do they find these people!!! They all look like they came out of the gutter!! Imagine if we had social medicine…….!!!!!!Nursing Homes

What nursing homes petition its caregiver employees in San Francisco?

Posted March 14th, 2008

Pinoyzruletheworld asked: I’m a qualified caregiver looking for a nursing home where I can work and at the same time be petitioned by my employer.. Do you know any nursing homes here in San Francisco because I’m currently based here.
Thanks in advance, I greatly appreciate your help. Have a good day. Thanks again.Website content

How difficult is it to get a clerical position in Nursing Homes?

Posted March 14th, 2008

litl m asked: I have lots of clerical experience but no nursing home experience.Create a video blog

How do medicaid wait lists work at nursing homes?

Posted March 6th, 2008

In the Kitchen asked: While shopping for a nursing home, I am told each home has a waitlist of 2.5 years and that new residents need to private pay.
I’m curious…once you are in there, do you think some nursing homes freely move people up and down the waitlist based on the type of care [...]

Can You Declare Parents in Nursing Homes as Dependants?

Posted March 5th, 2008

QuackJak asked: My wife’s mother lived with us until January of 2006. She now is in a nursing home. We maintain a room for her here still, including an active phone line and pay her credit card bills. Are we able to declare her a dependant on our 2006 tax return?Create a video blog