You are probably familiar with Amber Alerts, where officials notify New Mexico residents about possible child abductions. These alerts, which are common across the U.S., help to locate missing kids and return them to safety. Silver Alerts work the same way, despite...
Over $1 Billion Recovered In Mass Torts, Class Actions, Nursing Home & Personal Injury Claims
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Can Nursing Homes Be Held Accountable For Use Of Defective Products?
As people age, they tend to rely more heavily on medications and medical devices. The average nursing home is well-stocked with everything from over-the-counter medications like aspirin and talcum powder to medical devices like bed lifts and sleep apnea machines....
How common are bedsores in nursing homes?
Pressure ulcers, or bedsores, come from skin or tissue damage over bony parts of the body. These injuries often occur over time through too much physical stress. Bedsores have been common in nursing homes for quite some time. Many of the residents are susceptible to...
You can now see nursing home staff turnover statistics
Medicare.gov provides health care provider reviews, tips and tools through its “Care Compare” website. Families may use the site’s data to compare and review nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that an association exists between the...
Snoring And Alzheimer’s
Sleep-disordered breathing is a medical condition that, in its mild form, causes snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea is a more severe form of sleep-disordered breathing that causes breathing to stop, briefly but repetitively, throughout the night. There is an association...
Can artificial intelligence help Alzheimer’s patients?
Most parents and children eventually experience the paradox that naturally comes with the passage of time. Specifically, while your parents took excellent care of you during your childhood, you may have to become the caregiver as they enter their golden years. If your...
How serious is the caregiver shortage?
Whether you are visiting your doctor, shopping at the grocery store or dining in your favorite restaurant, you have probably seen more than one help wanted sign. This makes sense, as Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers, according to reporting from USA...
Should I call 911 if a nursing home resident is hurt or sick?
According to data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 20 million emergency room (ER) visits in 2012-2013 nationwide for adults aged 65 and older. Patients from nursing homes made up a large percentage of this group. Do...
Should I Use A Referral Service Like A Place For Mom To Find A Nursing Home?
Finding a nursing home is a significant responsibility. If you or a loved one ends up in the wrong home, it can have catastrophic consequences. A nursing home should be comfortable and safe, but how can you find the right one? Many people use referral services like A...
Understanding the controversy behind Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm
There are about 5.8 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss and progresses until a patient cannot respond to his or her environment. As the most common form of dementia, much research goes into...