Your family member deserves competent nursing home care.

Are you...

• Unhappy with the nursing home care your loved one receives?
• Not sure who to talk to about your concerns?
• Fearful of upsetting the staff?
• Tired of getting the runaround?
• Interested in improving care instead of getting excuses?

Maybe...

• The problem isn’t you!
• It’s time to stop settling for substandard care!
• It’s time to change the game and get an effective advocate!
• Maybe it’s time to call Dave...

Why...

• Understanding nursing homes is complex and confusing to families
• Good care doesn’t just happen.  Nursing home staff need to be held accountable
• Effective advocacy holds nursing home staff accountable.
• And it gets results! Does this sound familiar...

Several well-known nursing home problems include: 

• Residents don't like or eat the food
• Recommendations are ignored
• Too many accidents (falls) or medication errors
• Frequent short staffing and excuses for poor care
• Residents lack privacy, dignity & respect
• Staff doesn’t respond quickly to resident needs
• Call bells are often ignored
• Ignoring new symptoms or changes in condition
• Families are told their expectations are unrealistic
• Personal belongings & clothing simply disappear

Did You Know…

• Many families and residents are dissatisfied with their nursing home care.

Common issues include:

• Staff Attitudes/Behaviors/Lack of Empathy
• Poor Quality Food
• Lack of Assistance or Supervision
• Depressed or Unhappy Resident, Boredom
• Helplessness, Lack of Privacy, Dignity & Respect
• Abuse/Neglect/Mistreatment
• Decline in Health or Condition
• Lack of Medical Oversight & Coordination of Care

A Nursing Home Care Advocate can...​​

Assess the appropriateness of care and services.
Advocate on your behalf and hold staff accountable to resolve issues promptly.
Explain everything efficiently to ensure that you know what’s important & can get good care.
Reduce the anxiety and stress that comes with placing a family member in a nursing home.
Make sure your loved one gets the care they deserve!