Of all the business industries impacted by the pandemic, nursing homes felt the brunt more than most. Residents were suddenly shut in and denied face-to-face contact with their loved ones. By the time that restrictions were lifted, relief set in. Yet, for many, the...
One of the many impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on life in the U.S. is on our nursing force. As the pandemic spread, nurses in assisted living facilities and hospitals were pushed to the limit. Burned out by long hours, high patient counts and other problems,...
When you have a loved one currently living in a nursing home, your top priority is knowing that they are safe, happy and healthy. If your loved one was recently diagnosed with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), you probably have some questions about the condition...
In 2020 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched Care Compare; an online search tool that allows users easy access to data about the quality of care that local nursing home facilities provide. This year CMS added detailed staffing data to the Care...
If one of your parents or loved ones is currently living in a nursing home or will be soon, you may have concerns about the level of care they receive. The federal government has established laws that require nursing homes to have sufficient staff to keep residents...
As your parents or other loved ones age, they sometimes have physical or mental disabilities that require more care than you can give at home. Nursing homes are an option that can work well. These facilities provide a room, meals, activities with other seniors and...
If one or both of your parents has dementia and is living in a nursing home, you know how difficult the disease can be for everyone involved. With advancements in modern medicine, you may be wondering if there is a cure for dementia or if there are ways to treat the...
When seniors need additional care, their loved ones may set them up in nursing homes for their safety. Unfortunately, nursing homes are not always as safe as they may seem. Facilities can hide their abuse, making it imperative that seniors and their loved ones do...
Many older Americans find themselves in the situation of caring for aging parents while approaching their own retirement. Assisted living facilities or nursing homes provide a way to ensure seniors receive the care and treatment they need. However, one concern those...
It can be painful watching a loved one struggle with dementia. They may not understand what is happening to them, but you know and miss the old person you knew. The good news is eating a cup of cranberries daily may help fight dementia. According to a study by...
