Newly Revised: 20 Common Nursing Home Problems -- and How To Resolve Them
The average consumer knows more about cars, cell phones or renting an apartment than they do about homes.
This guide spotlights some of the most common illegal practices and explains strategies that residents and family members can use to avoid or reverse illegal procedures. For each of the 20 problems, the guide offers a clear explanation of the relevant law, along with careful instructions as to how a resident, family member or advocate should proceed. Did You Know That... --A nursing home resident or family member must be allowed to participate in planning care? --A resident has the right to choose when to wake up or go to bed? --A resident's family cannot be restricted to specific visiting hours? |
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How To Order
You may download a single copy for free (these cannot be duplicated).
You can also purchase a single copy online (or up to 9 copies) for $9.95 each plus shipping and handling.
If you prefer to order by mail, you may download an order form (PDF).
For express delivery or to order more than 50 copies (see bulk rates below), call (202) 289-6976 x200.
| # Copies | Price each |
|---|---|
| 10-19 | $8.95 |
| 20-99 | $7.50 |
| 100-499 | $6.00 |
| 500+ | **Call for price |
What Others Say About 20 Common Nursing Home Problems...
"I think your 20 common NH problems… is a terrific guide. I am going out today to see a Medicaid resident today and discuss some care issues with him. I always reach for your guide as a starting point on these visits, as often the issues are in your top 20."
--Steve Skipton, Attorney, Eugene, OR
"Taking care of someone you love who is in a nursing home requires a great deal of patience, skill, and knowledge. Now, when a problem arises, you can turn to 20 Common Nursing Home Problems--and How to Resolve Them. This booklet from the experts at the National Senior Citizens Law Center is an excellent resource for caregivers. It clearly explains what problems can arise in nursing homes, and it tells you how to resolve the problems and be a better advocate for your family."
--Charles B. Inlander, President, People's Medical Society
"No matter the illness, if you have a loved one in a nursing home, [this booklet] can help you better understand the rights of a nursing-home resident and family members."
--"New Tools for Caregivers," Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2006
"This guide is useful for my patients, their families, and for informing nursing home staff of some of their duties. It is written in an easy to understand and non-intimidating manner. It is wonderful to have it available in both a paper and an electronic format - I like to keep a copy on my laptop for easy reference."
--Jay Luxenberg, M.D., San Francisco, CA
"Everyone who knows someone in a nursing home needs a copy of this book. Every nursing home needs to buy copies for every member of its staff."
--Alice Hedt, Executive Director, National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform--20 Common Nursing Home Problems was chosen as a featured resource on the National Association of Social Workers' Help Starts Here consumer site.
