“Beyond Bedrails and Bingo takes a hard look at what we think we know about long-term care and moves past surface-level assumptions. I love that this book is not just about facilities or aging; it is about how prepared we are when life puts us in a position to make decisions for people we love...Devereaux arms you with the tools to put you in a position of strength. Overall, this is an intelligent, detailed, and informative guide, and a must-have when making care home decisions. Very highly recommended.”
—Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favorite
“Beyond Bedrails and Bingo reflected my experiences as a nurse who has spent four decades living through many of the situations Dave Devereaux describes. His portrayal of caring for people at their most vulnerable within systems that emphasize the bottom line over dignity and compassion struck a deep chord. What I appreciated most is that the author does not blame bedside caregivers. Instead, he calls on nurses to use their voices to speak honestly, to listen carefully, and to step into leadership when it matters...I wholeheartedly recommend Beyond Bedrails and Bingo as necessary reading for anyone who engages with the long-term care arm of the healthcare system.”
—Robert A. Groves, Readers’ Favorite Reviews
“Dave Devereaux writes in a straightforward, conversational style that balances explanations with reflections, making complex industry topics easier to understand…The structure will appeal to a broad audience, including professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in healthcare systems, by combining practical insights with storytelling examples. Beyond Bedrails and Bingo is engaging because it explains real-world systems while emphasizing people and lived experiences. It offers both information and perspective, encouraging readers to think about care, responsibility, and decision-making in meaningful ways.”
—Carol Thompson, Readers’ Favorite Reviews
“While Devereaux advises laypeople, he also addresses nursing home administrators on myriad issues, including preparing for state inspections and handling investigations into claims of abuse and neglect...Overall, the author provides readers with sobering insights into the complexity of assisted-care. This is a hands-on evaluation of an industry in desperate need of home improvement.”
—BlueInk Review
“Readers will find a wealth of thoughtful information here, from the challenges of working with drastically low Medicaid PNA (Personal Needs Allowance) amounts to the high turnover of direct care staff. Devereaux shares case studies from his years of experience, exploring hot-button topics that include working with the media in response to incidents of abuse or malpractice, understanding the mechanics of patient care litigation, and handling public mistrust....Devereaux goes to great lengths to illustrate how, as a society, we are largely failing to care for our elderly, but he offers hope as well: great strides have been made in treatment and prevention, and medical advances are keeping loved ones out of nursing homes longer than previous generations.”
—BookLife Review
