Sheila lives with her son, his wife, and her grandchildren in their home, and has been there for 3 years since her Parkinson’s started getting worse. They enjoy having her with them, but as her needs are becoming greater, they think she may need more
support than they can provide. They have heard from some friends in similar situations that they should start looking into an assisted living facility for Sheila, while others have suggested that a nursing home may be the best option. They are confused about these options and which one would be a better choice. They are also surprised to see that nursing homes are regulated by the federal government, while assisted living facilities are not.
