STAY ON YOUR FEET
This should be removed or secured because it can easily cause someone to trip.
What are loose rugs and throw rugs?
Betz Nursing Home is located in this Indiana city.
What is Auburn?
Doing activities like puzzles, reading, learning a new skill, or playing games can help keep your brain this way.
What is active?
“Actions speak louder than…”
Words
When touring a nursing home, look around to see if the building appears this way—clean, organized, and well maintained.
What is clean and well maintained?
Keeping hallways, stairs, and walkways free of these can help prevent trips.
What is clutter?
This person can be found calling Bingo, sharing education at luncheons and posting on their Facebook page!
Who is Peggy Meyer? 😄
Regular movement such as walking, dancing, or gardening can support both your brain and this part of your health.
What is heart health?
“A picture is worth…”
Pay attention to how staff speak to and interact with these people during your visit.
Who are the residents?
These should be turned on when walking through the house at night.
What are lights?
Betz Nursing Home has been serving the community for more than this many years.
What is 30 years?
Eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats is part of this type of eating pattern that supports brain health
What is a healthy diet?
“Don’t put all your eggs…”
In one basket
Ask about these activities and opportunities so residents can stay engaged and connected.
What are activities and social programs?
If you use one of these, make sure it is the correct height and that you know how to use it safely.
What is a cane or walker?
Betz staff members work together to provide this for residents every day.
What is quality care?
Staying connected with friends, family, and your community provides this important type of activity for the brain.
What is social activity?
“A watched pot…”
Never boils
Families should ask how the facility communicates with them about changes in a resident's condition, care, or needs.
What is communication?
This room is a common place for falls because of wet floors. Installing grab bars and using non-slip mats can improve safety.
What is the bathroom?
This is one of the most important things Betz strives to create for residents: a place where they feel safe, valued, respected, and
What is at home?
Managing these health conditions—such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol—may help reduce the risk of dementia.
What are cardiovascular and metabolic health conditions?
“The apple doesn’t fall…”
Far from the tree
Before choosing a facility, ask to review its inspection and deficiency history and learn about its overall quality and safety record.
What are survey results and quality measures