Long-term care can mean assisted living or it can mean hospice care. Fortunately, there are several qualified and reputable care facilities in North Carolina that will provide a high quality of support for people who have Huntington's disease. HD Reach has proactively sought out a wealth of helpful information, living arrangements, and articles to provide you and your loved ones with necessary guidance so you never have to go it alone. See our list of long-term care resources below.
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Publication entitled "Choosing an American Nursing Home for Families Touched by Huntington’s Disease" by Francis J. Gilooley, Jr. Supervising Service Consultant of the Advisory Coalition to the Regulatory Board of Overseers, ex officio.
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Resource for finding an Aging Life Care Professional in caring for a family member, friend, or yourself, in the area where services are needed.
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Nursing Home Compare has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. A nursing home is a place for people who can’t be cared for at home and need 24-hour nursing care.
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Online resource developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides information on services and financing long-term care needs.
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The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, family caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs.
When your loved one moves to a residential care facility, your responsibility for him or her doesn’t end there. You will need to continue to advocate on behalf of their best interests. With any potential care options, take a guided tour, ask for ratings or awards for a particular facility, and request references to help ensure you’re helping your loved one make the right decision for years to come.
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Listing of long-term care facilities and description of services they offer.
