• At some point in your caregiving career, you may be confronted with the painful decision of placing your loved one in a nursing home, because they've reached the point where they need trained staff and special equipment
• This is a very upsetting time for caregivers and families, and it is helpful at this point to call on a third, neutral party, like a social worker or your doctor, to help you and your family get some perspective on the issue and to make a decision

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