An updated, comprehensive guide to long-term care in Tennessee, including information on how to select a nursing home, is available to the public free of charge from the Tennessee Health Care Association.
The Guide to Long-term Care in Tennessee is a booklet explaining the services and types of care available not only in nursing homes but also in each of the other care settings that make up the continuum of long-term care. It covers payment options, including information on Medicare and Medicaid and an introduction to long-term care insurance options. Also, families will find a wealth of information useful in dealing with the emotional issues involved in seeking long-term health care.
"The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is always a difficult one, involving complex emotions and anxieties," said Ron Taylor, THCA’s executive director. "This publication is designed to ease those concerns and aid in the decision. Families need to understand what their options are when considering long-term care placement for an elderly loved one."
To order a copy, write to the Tennessee Health Care Association, P.O. Box 100129, Nashville, TN, 37224, or use the form below.