Praise For The Virginia Nursing Home Survival Guide

"The Virginia Nursing Home Survival Guide is a valuable tool which offers guidance and clear information for family, friends, and caregivers who are faced with difficult decisions regarding the care of a loved one. Mr. Farr offers practical advice with thorough coverage and a keen attention to detail."  

– Sandy Kilada, Education Manager, Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter

"Evan Farr has written an excellent resource for families in Northern Virginia.  He provides clear examples that cut through the complexity – saving you time, money, and sanity." 

– Kate Caldwell, M.A., Geriatric Care Manager, ElderTree, LLC

"Choosing the right nursing home for a loved one can be one of the biggest financial and health decisions of a lifetime.  Most families try in earnest to make a good choice, but they lack good information and guidance. Mr. Farr's book provides this valuable information and guidance, and does so in an easily readable and understandable format.  Mr. Farr’s book teaches Virginia families how to:
 1. Select the Right Nursing Home
 2. Get The Best Possible Care
 3. Recognize and Prevent Neglect and Abuse
 4. Finance Nursing Home Care Without Depleting All Your Assets
I recommend this book to all Virginia families dealing with the possibility of nursing home care and struggling to make the best decisions for themselves or their loves ones."  

– Robert Bainum, Founder and President of Fairfax Nursing Center, Inc. and Co-Founder of Manor Care, Inc.,
now the leading owner and operator of nursing homes in the United States

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The Virginia Nursing Home Survival Guide - E-Book Edition (entire book)

Click on One of the Links Below To Access a Specific Chapter or Heading:

chapter 1
THE CAREGIVER’S ROLE

chapter 2
WHAT IS A NURSING HOME?

chapter 3
SELECTING A FACILITY

NURSING HOME EVALUATION TOOL

chapter 4
MOVING YOUR LOVED ONE

chapter 5
HOW TO PAY FOR NURSING HOME CARE

chapter 6
MEDICAID PLANNING

chapter 7
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICAID

chapter 8
HOW TO GET THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE

chapter 9
THE RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS

chapter 10
RECOGNIZING ABUSE & NEGLECT

chapter 11
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT

chapter 12
IF YOU SUSPECT ABUSE OR NEGLECT

chapter 13
ESTATE PLANNING AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY

chapter 14
LEGAL ASSISTANCE

APPENDIX A: VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES BY REGION

APPENDIX B: VIRGINIA AND NATIONAL RESOURCES

APPENDIX C: AREA AGENCIES ON AGING

APPENDIX D: ELDER ABUSE RESOURCES

APPENDIX E: GERIATRICIANS

APPENDIX F: GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS