4 questions to ask your director of nursing

Choosing a nursing facility for your loved one can be stressful — especially when you don’t have much time to make a decision. Angela Allen, director of nursing with Christian Care Communities’ Christian Health Center Louisville, answers some common questions about nursing facilities.

Is your loved one going into a nursing facility? Know this about Medicaid

Many people think that as long as a nursing home resident applies for Medicaid within three months of going into a nursing home, Medicaid coverage will be retroactive to the date of admission.

However, Medicaid will only be approved starting the first day that the person was deemed eligible.

Searching for long-term care? 3 tips to know

Nervous about sending your loved one to a long-term care facility? Heather Downs, RN and unit manager at Friendship Manor, gives three tips for peace of mind:

4 tips for visiting your loved one in a facility

If you have a family member or friend living in an assisted living facility or nursing home, here are a few suggestions to help make yourself and your loved one more comfortable during visits. Contact the facility with specific questions or guidance on personal issues.

Ask Linda: "How can I make sure my father isn't neglected in his nursing facility?"

Q. My father's condition has worsened due to neglect in the nursing facility where he has been for two months. What steps can I take?