Over 5.5 million people per year must face the prospect of having to choose a nursing home. Few of them know anything about the world they are about to enter. Many will find themselves floundering for a solution. Where can we find the care we need? How are we going to manage the expense of long term care? Do we have to go into a nursing home? Will home health care work out? What are the alternatives? How do I find the best place for mom? How do I know if a specific nursing home is a good place? In an attempt to answer these questions, many people will rely upon advice from friends, clergymen,...