If you have an elderly relative who lives in a nursing home, you expect the facility to be a reasonably safe place for him or her. While safety has many components, you do not want your loved one to suffer a serious injury because of defective or dangerous equipment....
If you are thinking it may be time to move your aging parents into a nursing home, you may be visiting facilities sooner than you expect. When you do, you are likely to meet the director. This individual is ultimately responsible for both clinical care and business...
If you have an elderly loved one, they may be on your mind often. It is very likely that you want the best for them, including the best care. What some may not know is that elder care and nursing homes are changing. Being aware of this can help you to protect your...
Crimes against the elderly are serious, and immediate reporting could prevent death in cases of nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse can worsen if not reported. If you suspect your loved one is a victim of this crime, you will want the proper agencies to investigate...
Alzheimer's disease ravages the brains of its sufferers. Individuals with this neurological disorder often are unable to care for themselves. Dedicated supervision then becomes necessary. For many, placing an affected family member in a nursing home is the only...
Sepsis, an infection of the blood, can come about in a number of ways. The most extreme versions of this infection can actually take a life in less than 72 hours after symptoms begin to appear. Even the more "mild" versions can have a deadly toll on already sick and...
As the population of the nation continues to age, more people spend their time and effort thinking about how to improve the nursing homes that many will eventually end up in. One big step recently under discussion would potentially help protect nursing home residents...
Moving a loved one to a nursing home is a challenging decision, particularly if the aging adult is happy with residence in an assisted living facility. There are several reasons why it is in your loved one’s best interest to relocate to a skilled care facility. There...
Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, often affect people who spend a lot of time bedridden. These injuries will appear on people who remain immobile for hours or days at a time and they can potentially point to neglect in a nursing home because staff should not...
These days, assisted living facilities and other forms of housing for the aging population have come under intense fire. As more of the population begins to age out and into these homes, the demand for better care continues to grow. To that end, many facilities work...
