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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...

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...

Alzheimer's disease is a harrowing condition that affects families as much as it does the person with the condition. Most people require professional assistance as the disease progresses, both for their benefit and to ensure their families are properly supported. It...

Dementia is a condition where a patient loses their ability to remember, think, and reason over time, and it can eventually result in death. This condition may also cause personality changes, which can be very scary for patients and their loved ones to experience....

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...

Elderly loved ones rely on their relatives who visit them to prevent harmful situations from developing. Visits to older relatives, especially those who reside in nursing homes, may make a difference in keeping them safe and well cared for. Remedying abuse or neglect...

You may find it difficult to move a parent into a nursing home, but if you are unable to provide the care your mother or father needs, it may become necessary. When exploring potential nursing homes, you want to make sure you find one that has safe living quarters and...

Improper diagnostic practices inside nursing homes may lead to an overuse of powerful antipsychotic medication. Is your loved one a victim of these so-called chemical straight jackets? With nursing homes often running understaffed, the practice of administering...

Like most people, you want to be able to be in a position where (should an elderly loved one needs care) that you have the time to provide it. However, in many circumstances, no amount of time can truly meet the needs of a family member or friend who needs special...