Skilled Nursing Facility

Moving in to a skilled nursing facility, or moving a loved one in to a skilled nursing facility can be stressful and overwhelming. The thought alone may cause somebody to feel a loss of independence and feel like their rights will be taken away. State and federal laws are in place to protect the rights…

There may come a time when you have to discuss skilled nursing or long-term care with your aging parents. This may be a difficult conversation to start. The thought of our parents growing older and requiring help on a daily basis is difficult. Your parents may be facing the fact that they may need to…

It has been well documented that there is an ongoing opioid crisis in this country. We read and watch news programs outlining the dangers, addictive nature, and negative impact opioids have inflicted on users.  These reports tend to highlight younger people who because of their addiction to opioids have moved to other drugs like heroin.…

A stay in a skilled nursing facility can come very unexpectedly. An injury or illness more times than not will happen abruptly and could require a stay at a skilled nursing facility. While you can never fully prepare for a health event, it is important to at least understand the basics as it relates to…

Often times, a stay in a skilled nursing facility comes unexpectedly, as does an illness or an injury. Many people are discharged to a skilled nursing facility or SNF directly after a hospitalization. The purpose of a stay at a skilled nursing facility is to provide further care and rehabilitation to people that aren’t quite…