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Virgil and All: Great Detailed Infor On Admitting to NH and Thereafter

Jo C.
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Hello Virgil, here it is:  it is the most complete and detailed information I have ever seen regarding so much one may experience at the time of and long after NH admission; an excellent support guide and takes away much confusion and mystery:

http://www.illinoiscares.org/book/chapter01

This book was put together by a group in Illinois, Citizens For Better Care, that works with quality of care for who are being or have been admitted to NHs.  Multiple chapters, all worthwhile.   Hope it can be helpful in some way.

J.

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  • Virgil61
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    Thank You!  Printing it out now as I type this.  Will use it to develop our own list and will report back.  Thank you for your help (this whole thing is so odd/foreign/unplanned for/sad).  I hope your weekend is good.

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