keeping the peace during a nursing home transition

Considering the idea of your elderly parent living anywhere other than at home can be upsetting. However, there are certain situations in which additional care is needed. One type of facility is a short-term rehabilitation facility, which basically involves the elderly person staying in the facility and receiving extra treatment for a limited, rather short period of time. This type of treatment is often considered close to that which is offered at a nursing home, and it can be a good option for many elderly people. These are a few signs that your mom or dad might need to go to a short term rehabilitation facility for a while.

1. Your Parent is Recovering from a Major Medical Issue

If your parent is recovering from a major medical issue, such as a heart attack or a stroke, chances are good that he or she will be able to return home eventually. During this critical healing and recovery period, however, your mom or dad might need additional care. In these situations, a short-term rehabilitation facility can be great. Then your loved one can undergo therapy and other treatment options and can work toward becoming healthy and independent again before returning home.

2. You're Unsure of What Your Loved One's Next Move Should Be

Sometimes it can be difficult to make plans for your loved one's next move. For example, you might know that your loved one needs more care than he or she can receive at home, but you might be unsure of whether an independent living arrangement or a nursing home are the right choice. During a short stay in a rehabilitation facility, medical professionals can keep an eye on your loved one and can help you make the determination of just how much treatment your mom or dad needs.

3. You're Waiting for Living Arrangements to Be Made

In some cases, helping an elderly person to change his or her living arrangements can take a while. For example, you might have decided that a nursing home is the best choice for your loved one, but there might not be a room available at the nursing home that you have chosen. Sometimes an elderly person can stay in a short term rehabilitation facility while these arrangements are being made.

Short term rehabilitation facilities can be helpful for elderly people in a host of situations. These are a few signs that this is a viable temporary option for you to consider for your loved one.

For more about short-term rehabilitation, contact a facility such as The Village At Morrisons Cove.