Category Archives: Nursing Home
See how your loved one’s nursing home ranks
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases an annual evaluation of all nursing homes that accept those payment methods. This year, for the first time, the evaluation included an objective ranking of each home on a scale of … Continue reading
Family Nurse Practitioner
What Does Family Nurse Practitioner Do? A family nurse practitioner is a registered nurse that has completed the requirements to become a registered nurse, but also earned an advanced degree as well, either a Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing and … Continue reading
Financial Aid for Nursing Schools
Congratulations! You have decided that enrolling in nursing school is indeed the right choice for you. There are numerous nursing degree programs out there for you to look into and a myriad of schools to choose from. Chances are, no … Continue reading
Accessible Home Health Care and Home Care
We provide Medical/Non-Medical Home Health Care to all age groups – from Newborns to Seniors. “AccessEdge”© provides the foundation To Guarantee “Compassionate Care From The Heart” to our patients. Our team will develop your Plan of Care jointly with your … Continue reading
Nursing Home Care
The term Home Care covers a variety of services and different benefit programs. Some programs provide skilled nursing services, therapies and personal care. There are other providers that will offer “personal care” along with other homemaker services. The difference is … Continue reading
Choosing a Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home is one of the most important decisions you will have to make for a loved one. Here are some guidelines to follow when making your decision. Visit the facility and observe several different meals. Ask to … Continue reading
Thousands of Children with Special Needs Are Living in Nursing Homes
Thousands of children with special needs are growing up in nursing homes across the country and the number is slowly increasing, the Wall Street Journal reports. While the Medicaid program guarantees long-term care for the disabled, many states have insufficient … Continue reading
Children In Nursing Homes: Truly The Most Vulnerable
Many families are forced to institutionalize their disabled children in nursing homes because of many states don’t have the resources to pay for in-home care. This puts parents in the difficult position of funding expensive home care on their own … Continue reading