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    Rehab/skilled care

    At the Good Samaritan Society, we want to help you with the complex decisions of healthcare. We are partners in caring, and we will help you to understand the facts while providing emotional and spiritual support, as well. Click the links below for 5 things to consider when choosing a nursing home or rehabilitation therapy services.
     

    1. You should feel respected and valued.

    Selecting a rehabilitation/skilled care location is a difficult decision that often happens after a stressful event such as a fall, a surgery or a rapid decline in health. The community you choose should treat your loved one as an individual, someone with a unique story. You should feel confident that staff members have experience helping people in similar situations and will treat you with compassion and patience.
     

    2. You are not alone.

    Look for a community that can help you through the stress and strain of this major life change and guide you through this transition. Staff members should be able to provide timely information, connect you with other resources to assist with financial and medical issues, or simply sit and listen. This won’t be an easy change, but a caring community can help make it smoother.
     

    3. Your questions matter.

    As a highly technical profession, healthcare and its terminology, regulations and payment options can be confusing. Look for a community that listens to you and addresses your concerns. No one should expect you to fully comprehend all aspects of rehabilitation/skilled care.
     

    4. Home can be anywhere you feel loved and cared for.

    It is difficult to leave a place full of memories, one that provided comfort and safety. The rehabilitation/skilled care location you choose should make you feel like you’re at home. Staff members should encourage your loved one to bring pictures and other comforts that will help accomplish that.

    5. You may need help. And that’s OK.

    Your loved one may be dealing with the loss of independence and physical abilities. You may be dealing with guilt and feelings of inadequacy. Look for a place that helps your loved one live wholly and healthfully, but be open to the possibility of other services. Staff members should reassure you that your loved one will receive the best care possible — care that could not be provided at home.

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