The decision to go into a nursing facility is a big one, regardless of the reason. There are different kinds of nursing facilities for different kinds of problems. Some people need skilled nursing care after an accident or major surgery such as a hip replacement. For others, the care is needed to help with a long-term, worsening medical condition such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease. These facilities can help people who need more intensive medical treatment or who need physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies after a stroke, accident or operation.… Read More...