Red Flags: Conditions Often Not Permitted
in Assisted Living
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To better understand the difference between Skilled Nursing
(SNF) and Assisted Living Care Homes be sure to visit our
page on the Types of Care Homes.
As you are considering which type of facility is most appropriate
for your loved one you should know that certain conditions
and treatments are sometimes required to be handled in SNF's. This list
varies somewhat from state-to-state. But if your loved one
has any of the following issues you should contact us before
spending too much time pursuing a direction that may not be
possible, at least until the situation changes (some of these items may be temporary conditions).
Also, you
should be aware that some of these items can be handled at
the Assisted Level with special permission or special licensing
from the state. Again, we will need to work with you directly
on the specific details.
Tubes, Stomas, Ostomies:
Catheter (Urinary tube)
Colostomy (Colon opening)
Ileostomy (Stomach opening)
Gastrostomy (Feeding tube)
IV (Intravenous for liquid, medications, etc.)
Nasogastric (Nose tube)
Tracheostomy (Throat opening)
Breathing Related:
IPPBM (Use of an Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
Machine)
Oxygen (Use of oxygen, especially if in liquid form)
Swallowing Difficulty (Especially if serious chocking results.)
Bowel Related:
Anal Suppositories
Fecal Impact Removal
Frequent Enemas
Ambulation Related:
Full Transfer (Unable to bear own weight or provide assistance
in rising)
Bedridden (Unable to sit up on own)
High Fall Risk (Significant unsteadiness due to frailty, dizziness, etc.)
Blindness (Any serious sensory deficit can siginicantly increase the difficluties of someone already confused from a dementing illness.)
Infection Related:
Infectious Illness (e.g., Staph Infection)
Tuberculosis
Dermal Ulcers (Bedsores, especially stages 3 & 4)
Other Open Wound/Healing Wound Care (after surgery, accident, etc.)
Injection Related:
Injections (Administration or preparation of)
Glucose Readings (Administration of or Interpretation of)
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too small call the ALZCARE People: 1-866-ALZCARE
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