Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center

If your loved one is approaching discharge from hospital and will be in need of care, it may be a good idea to start researching nursing homes in advance. Take your time to find the right home and allow your senior to prepare themselves.

Do you care for a loved one who requires skilled nursing services and other care that you might not able to provide? Our facility can offer necessary medical care at any time of the day or night, in an environment that ensures both the health and safety of your loved one.

Is your loved one showing signs that living alone is becoming a strain? It may be time to talk to him or her about moving to a nursing home. When broaching the subject, be sure to approach it in a neutral way, and allow your loved one to come to his or her own inevitable conclusions.

If your loved one is a veteran, he or she may be able to receive financial assistance from the Aid and Attendance Benefit, also know as the Improved Pension. Contact your local Office of Veteran Affairs to see if your loved one qualifies.

We understand that there comes a time in many people’s lives when trying to run a household is simply more than they can do each day. Let’s talk about whether moving to a nursing home is a good idea in your situation.

We strive to find the perfect balance between honoring our residents privacy and encouraging them to be sociable, between promoting their independence and providing all the assistance that they need in their daily lives.

Nursing homes provide communal living with plenty of opportunities for socialized and planned activities, like game nights and performances. They also provide meals, housekeeping, laundry and transportaton, plus exercise and wellness programs.

With modern day lifestyles consisting of juggling work, children and a household, becoming the carer of an elderly loved one may be impossible. Don’t worry - you are not alone in this situation. A nursing home may be the best solution for everyone involved.

Before you move your parent into a nursing home, make sure you know how much of the cost your parent’s insurance will cover. We recommend contacting the insurance company as well as a local Medicare office to request an estimate on the amount they will cover. This will help you to plan and make arrangements for your parent(s).

If possible, allow your elderly parent to participate in events at the nursing home, before moving him or her in. If he or she makes a connection with someone, he or she will be more eager to move into his or her new residence.

Is your parent’s Alzheimer’s disease or dementia worsening? If so, it might be time to look into nursing homes to provide your parent with the type of care they need.

Go for a walk with your elderly parent, and pay close attention to how well he or she can walk and manage stairs. If his or her home has many levels, it may be difficult for him or her to climb stairs. With age comes a loss of stamina, and regular household chores may become difficult. This is the time to think about how a nursing home can benefit him or her.

Did you know that Alzheimer's disease was first recognized approximately 100 years ago? However, only in the past few decades have doctors learned much about the disease. Still, there is no known trigger for the development of Alzheimer's.