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Long Term Care - Elderly and Disabled

source: Tennessee Bureau of TennCare
languages: English
from the brochure: "...What is Long Term Care? Long Term Care is medical and personal care services that help elderly and people with a disability of all ages. Long Term Care services are provided through..."

also at Tennessee Bureau of TennCare:
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Nursing Homes
languages: English
from the document: "A nursing home is a place that provides a room, meals and help with activities of daily living. Most people in a nursing home have physical or mental problems that keep them from living on their own. To be able to go into a nursing home you must be eligible for Medicaid. ..."

brochure:
A Mental Health Guide for Older Adults And Their Families

source: Tennessee Department of Mental Health
languages: English
from the brochure:"... This guide provides a practical, easy-to-use resource about mental health problems and mental health services for use by older adults in Tennessee, their families, and non-mental health service providers. It describes why people might have mental health problems, the symptoms and treatments for common mental health disorders experienced by older adults, when someone should seek treatment, the kinds of mental health services available in Tennessee and how to gain access to them, and a resource guide to assist you finding information or needed services..."

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Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

source: Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
languages: English
from the web page: "The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Provides assistance to elderly residing in: Nursing Homes ; Homes for the Aged; Assisted Care Living Facilities; Qualified Mental Health Group Homes..."

also at Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability:
brochure:
Light Up a Life - A Handbook for Volunteers
8 pages; languages: English

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Advance Directives (Living Will” or “Advance Care Plan )
languages: English
from the web page: ".In 2004, Tennessee law was revised to recognize more than one written advance directives for health care decision making: the “Living Will” or “Advance Care Plan” and the “Medical Power of Attorney” or “Appointment of Health Care Agent”..."

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Tennessee - Family Caregiver Support - Facts at a Glance

source: National Conference of State Legislatures
languages: English

Tennessee Nursing Homes

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How to Select a Nursing Home

source: Tennessee Health Care Association
languages: English
from the web page: "Like Their Patients, Every Nursing Home is Unique...Making the decision to enter a nursing home is never easy, and once it’s made comes yet another difficult task – the task of choosing the right facility. While the process of selecting a nursing home may seem overwhelming at first, it helps to remember that all facilities share the common goal of providing quality, round-the-clock patient care in an environment as homelike as possible... "

also at Tennessee Health Care Associations:
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Paying for Nursing Home Care
languages: English
from the web page: "Like Their Patients, Every Nursing Home is Unique...Making the decision to enter a nursing home is never easy, and once it’s made comes yet another difficult task – the task of choosing the right facility. While the process of selecting a nursing home may seem overwhelming at first, it helps to remember that all facilities share the common goal of providing quality, round-the-clock patient care in an environment as homelike as possible... "
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What to Expect at Admission
languages: English
from the web page: "A variety of state and federal requirements must be satisfied by the nursing facility prior to admission or shortly thereafter. For example, a Medicaid pre-admission evaluation (PAE), to determine medical eligibility, typically will be conducted before admission. A comprehensive patient assessment, to determine a plan of care, is also completed for each patient. The formal care plan is then prepared by the attending physician, a registered nurse and other staff members who will be involved with the patient’s care. This care plan is updated every three months, or more frequently if the patient’s condition changes..."

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Medicare and Nursing Homes / Long Term Care

source: The Medicare Project
languages: English
from the web page: "There are many people who think that Medicare will help pay for the day when they or a loved one needs continuing nursing home or other long term care. Unfortunatly, that is not usualy the case. Medicare only covers costs for services that are medically necessary..."

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