Nursing Home 101
A Daughter's Perspective
Published on 2. February 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-1-7361714-9-3 (ISBN)
Description
Ruthie Rosauer and her sister were abruptly thrust into the world of nursing homes when a hospital social worker gave them less than twenty-four hours to find placement for their elderly mother. Thus began their daunting journey of finding a facility, and navigating end-of-life-related paperwork, dental care, staff, hospice, and every other detail individuals must face when seeking long-term care for their loved-ones.
In this book, Ruthie shares information from her personal journal, as well as interviews with others who have lived through similar situations. Their stories shed light on the realities of living in a nursing home, or caring for somebody who does.
A must-read for anyone navigating the world of long-term care, either now or in the near future.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7361714-9-3 (9781736171493)
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Ruthie Rosauer holds degrees in English, economics, and law. Her passion for music resulted in Singing Meditation: Together in Sound and Silence (Skinner House), and companion songbooks and CDs. Her love of trees led to her book of tree photographs, These Trees (Rose River press).
Since her mother's death, her interest in senior issues has driven her to a variety of volunteer activities. She has served as a nursing home ombudsman on a volunteer basis, organized Side by Side Singing for seniors until the advent of COVID, currently serves on a regional aging advisory council, is a senior Tar Heels legislator (alternate), and serves on the board for an advocacy group, Friends of Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities.
She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with her husband and two dogs.