Nursing Home Care

How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets (2nd Edition).

Written by an elder law attorney with over 24 years, experience, this book will help anyone with a family member faced with a long-term stay in a nursing home who wishes to preserve at least some of their assets by qualifying for the Medicaid program. You don't have to be broke to qualify! For the first time ever, the inside secrets of high-priced estate planning and elder law attorneys are revealed. Includes a summary of all income and asset rules for both married and single individuals, together with numerous examples and several case studies, which take the reader through the same thought processes that an experienced elder law attorney would go through when analyzing a real-life client's situation. The book includes tips on: how to title your home so you do not lose it to the state; how to make transfers to family members that won't disqualify you from Medicaid; how annuities make assets "disappear"; smart tricks for "spending down" your assets; what to change in your will to save thousands of dollars if your spouse ever needs nursing home care; avoiding the state's reimbursement claim following the nursing home resident's death; and much more. 2008 Edition has been expanded, revised, and completely updated to incorporate all changes in the law as of January 1, 2008.

When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Simple Guide for Caregivers

Eighty percent of persons with dementia live at home, and the family members caring for them are often overwhelmed by the enormous responsibility and the complexities of care. This book is designed to support the caregivers and help them understand the needs and feelings of the person for whom they are caring. A central focus is the goal of sustaining a loving family relationship between the caregiver and the patient.

Developed from a training program for professionals and family caregivers, this book teaches the basics of dementia care while emphasizing communication, understanding and acceptance, and personal growth through the caregiving experience. The result is a guide that integrates the practicalities of caregiving with the human emotions that accompany it.

Mosby's Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 3rd Edition

Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels.

• More than 550 full-color illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures.
  
• Written at a clear, readable 7th grade reading level.
  
• Covers over 75 procedures, divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning.
  
• Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help readers reinforce and evaluate what they've learned.
  
• NNAAP in select procedure title bars alerts readers to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
  
• Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help readers learn about the practices and beliefs of other cultures.
  
• Persons with Dementia boxes outline special factors to consider when caring for persons with dementia.

• UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.
  
• Focus on the PERSON boxes stress Providing comfort, Ethical behavior, Remaining independent, Speaking up (communication tips), OBRA and other laws, and Nursing teamwork.
  
• Quality of Life reminders in the procedure boxes reinforce the simple courtesies that show respect for the patient as a person.
  
• Delegation Guidelines help readers understand the nurse assistant's responsibilities when accepting specific delegated tasks.
  
• Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the need to provide safe care while promoting the patient's comfort.
  
• A new appendix provides basic Spanish health care terminology for effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients.
  
• Includes new chapters on Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use and Assisting with Specimens.

Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants

This textbook is known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation. This revision builds on these strengths, adding new content and features to better address learning needs and practice realities. Increased emphasis on delegation and safety help prepare students to function most effectively in today's practice settings.

• Comprehensive coverage of nursing assistant responsibilities in all settings
• Nearly 1,000 full-color photos and drawings provide clear, visual explanation of concepts and actions
• Learning Objectives for each chapter help students focus on information presented
• Key Terms with definitions help students understand chapter content
• Step-by-step procedures detail skills and are divided into pre-, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning
• Icons in section headings alert student to associated procedure
• Focus On... boxes address the special needs of children, elders, long-term care residents, and home care patients
• Caring about Culture boxes provide information to help students learn about the practices of other cultures
• Chapter Review Questions help students evaluate learning
• Quality of Life sections in the procedures remind students to show respect for the person by performing simple courtesies such as knocking before entering the room, calling the person by name, and more

• UNIQUE! Mosby's Nursing Assistant CD-ROM, bound in the text, includes 25 procedures with corresponding video clips & exercises, an audio glossary, and Body Spectrum - an electronic anatomy coloring book.
  
• Delegation Guidelines detail the nurse assistant's responsibilities when accepting specific delegated tasks
• Safety Alerts provide cautions and proper techniques for protecting both staff and patients
• Appendix provides basic Spanish health care terminology to help students communicate effectively
• Incorporates the new 2002 CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines so students learn when and how to use both traditional handwashing techniques and the new alcohol-based cleaning agents
• New chapter on Residents in Assisted Living Settings prepares students to practice in this growing care setting
• Separate chapter on Assisting with the Nursing Process helps students understand how their role fits in to the nursing team
• New procedures include Chair or Wheelchair to Bed Transfer, Transferring a Person to and from a Toilet, and Preparing the Person for Meals
• New chapter on Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use focuses on the proper techniques for applying restraints as well as strategies to protect patient safety without the use of restraints
• NNAAP highlighted skills alert students to skills that are part of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam
• New content on meeting standards for licensure, certification, and accreditation alerts students to information they must know to practice
• Safety chapter has been updated and expanded to include content on bed rail entrapment, crib safety for children, household poisons, wheelchair and stretcher safety, and bomb threats.

Life Worth Living: How Someone You Love Can Still Enjoy Life in a Nursing Home - The Eden Alternative in Action

The grassroots handbook for Edenizing nursing homes.

Nursing Home Administration: Fifth Edition

"The book in its first four editions is a classic in the field, representing a 'gold standard.'"--James H. Swan, PhD, Department of Applied Gerontology, University of North Texas

Like its very successful predecessors, this highly readable new edition contains the knowledge essential to prepare for licensure and employment as a nursing home administrator. The author uses the format of the licensing examination and the guidelines of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators as the basis for the text. The fifth edition has been extensively updated and revised to reflect the wealth of new legislation and regulations passed since the publication of the last edition in 2002; offers compelling new information on a wide array of topics, and adds several expanded sections.

New to the Fifth Edition:

MANAGEMENT:

• Major emphasis on the current state or federal regulations and their impacts on the nursing home industry
• 2006 industry data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• A series of trend analyses for years 1993, 1999 and 2006
• Updates of Quality measures used by CMS
• Inclusion of numerous websites important to long term care which facilitate the reader exploring various topics in more depth
• Section on the acronyms currently in use in the long term care industry
• Scope and Severity grid now included in text

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Trend data for 1993, 1999, 2006 in each of departmental areas of the nursing facility
• Expanded treatment of the nursing department functions
• New diet data

FINANCE:

• New risk management data

New Sections on:

• Corporate Compliance
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

ENVIRONMENT:

• More in-depth analysis of the possible impacts on the Baby Boomer generation on the nursing facility
• Updated section on major organizations in the long term care field
• New Medicare Plan D section
• Updated information on the various government acts and unionization data
• New Life Safety Code section: 2000 Life Safety Code (replacing the earlier version used in previous editions of the text)

RESIDENT CARE:

• Updated drug lists
• Updated information on prevalence and incidences of diseases among the aging
• Updated levels of disability data to June 2006

NEW SECTIONS:
• Distinguishing Delirium from Dementia
• Distinguishing between Psychosis and Agitation
• GERD
• Glycemic control
• Hand washing data

EXPANDED SECTIONS:

• Decubitus ulcers
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Depression
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The Fearless Caregiver: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One and Still Have a Life of Your Own (Capital Cares)

While they are giving care, the nation's 25 million family caregivers rarely get a rest. Gone are the days when you could rely on others to do the work of caring for a loved one in your family. America's healthcare system throws many of the vital decisions, costs and burdens back on the family.

This book clearly defines your vital role in developing your loved one's care plan. It teaches you to deal successfully with managed care organizations, home health services, and especially your loved one; and arms you with the knowledge and skills you need for deciding if your loved one's care is appropriate, if your doctor is the right one, if something more is needed. From wills and powers-of-attorney, to practical tips for dealing with disabilities, to long term care options, to battling stress and depression -- the "shared wisdom" in this book comes not only from the experienced editors of Today's Caregiver Magazine, but also from the inspiring personal stories of readers of the magazine who have learned to "stand up to the system when the system no longer stands up for your loved one."

Handbook of Home Health Standards and Documentation -- Guidelines for Reimbursement

A standard reference in the home health market, HANDBOOK OF HOME HEALTH STANDARDS & DOCUMENTATION: GUIDELINES FOR REIMBURSEMENT includes everything the home care nurse needs to effectively document care based on accepted professional standards. For each of the more than 60 clinical problems included, this handbook offers detailed standards and documentation guidelines including ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes, service skills, factors justifying homebound status, outcomes and goals, discharge plans, and specific tips for reimbursement. Widely known as the "little red book," the fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to include new guidelines on trauma and ventilator care, basic assessment tools, OASIS considerations, up-to-date coding, information on the Propsective Payment System (PPS) guidelines, and the most recent government .

The Licensing Exam Review Guide in Nursing Home Administration: Fifth Edition

Praise for a previous edition: "Serves as an excellent study guide for students or as a source of course examination questions for the instructor...The author has skillfully taken the format of the National Association of the Boards of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators and utilized them as a basis for this text." --Journal of Health Administration Education

This revised and updated study guide is based on the same format as the actual exam and provides an easy-to-use, effective way to review essential concepts and practice test-taking skills. Serving as the key companion to Nursing Home Administration, 5th Edition (Springer Publishing, 2008), this up-to-the-minute guide reflects the latest changes in the domains of practice for nursing home administrators.

The Guide features:

• Over 800 test questions
• Over 1000, Key terms and concepts

American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving

At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and patience.

The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides the information you need to take the best possible care of an elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by experts from the American Medical Association, the book explains such essentials as how to:
* Plan and arrange a room to adapt to a loved one's needs
* Give medications, maintain hygiene, monitor symptoms, deal with incontinence, provide emotional support, and relieve boredom
* Choose a home healthcare provider
* Pay for home healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid, and long-term care insurance
* Care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a terminal illness
* Choose between alternative living arrangements such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes
* Take care of yourself, the caregiver


With advice that touches both the physical and the emotional aspects of caregiving, this supportive, practical handbook will help make the experience as successful and rewarding as possible for you and your loved one.

For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.