Nursing Home 101: A Daughter's Perspective

by Ruthie Rosauer

Overview

Ruthie Rosauer and her sister were abruptly thrust into the world of nursing homes when a hospital social worker gave them less than twenty-four hours to find placement for their elderly mother. Thus began their daunting journey of finding a facility, and navigating end-of-life-related paperwork, dental care, staff, hospice, and every other detail individuals must face when seeking long-term care for their loved-ones. 

In this book, Ruthie shares information from her personal journal, as well as interviews with others who have lived through similar situations. Their stories shed light on the realities of living in a nursing home, or caring for somebody who does. 

A must-read for anyone navigating the world of long-term care, either now or in the near future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781954614154
Publisher:	Warren Publishing NC
Publication date:	02/02/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
File size:	904 KB

About the Author

Ruthie Rosauer holds degrees in English, economics, and law. Her passion for music resulted in Singing Meditation: Together in Sound and Silence (Skinner House), and companion songbooks and CDs. Her love of trees led to her book of tree photographs, These Trees (Rose River press). Since her mother's death, her interest in senior issues has driven her to a variety of volunteer activities. She has served as a nursing home ombudsman on a volunteer basis, organized Side by Side Singing for seniors until the advent of COVID, currently serves on a regional aging advisory council, is a senior Tar Heels legislator (alternate), and serves on the board for an advocacy group, Friends of Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with her husband and two dogs.

Editorial Reviews

"A down-to-earth guide to improving a loved one's nursing-home experience that also highlights the need for sweeping changes in the industry...

A wealth of practical advice is packed into just 250 pages, which also include suggested outside resources. Rosauer serves on the board of the advocacy group Friends of Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities, and her stated aim in writing this book is to "spark significant systemic changes" in a "broken system," and the personal stories and data on industry practices clarify the urgent need for sensible reforms; the final section describes the major obstacles to change, makes concrete suggestions for improvements, and discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It also offers examples of elder abuse that the author rightly calls "vile and reprehensible." The author provides more than 140 endnotes for those who might want to further explore nursing-home issues.A personal and practical work about optimizing elder care."

-Kirkus Reviews

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