When your loved one is in a nursing home, you want to ensure they receive the best care possible. However, nursing home abuse and neglect is one thing to watch out for. With a rising number of individuals affected by nursing home abuse and neglect, understanding the signs and designations will help you protect your […]
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When your loved ones start aging, you have difficult decisions to make. You want the best for them, but know that it’s hard to make all those choices on your own. When you can’t be there all the time, you want someone to be there who will provide the best care for your loved one […]
Falls are a common and serious health risk for elderly individuals and according to the CDC, they’re the leading cause of injury-related death among adults aged 65 or older. Falls in elderly people can lead to significant pain, trauma, and disability, making it imperative that falls be prevented. 7 Common Causes of Falls for the […]
If your loved one is being neglected in a nursing home, it’s important for you to look for the signs. They may not be as obvious as the signs would be in abuse cases. For instance, someone who is simply being neglected likely wouldn’t have the same symptoms as someone who suffered a physical assault […]
It isn’t easy for the staff at nursing homes to demands of all of the residents on a daily basis. The lower the typical staffing level and the higher-demand the residents are, the more likely it is for some people to have needs or wants to go on next. One of the ways that nursing […]
An elderly person who needs support through an intravenous injection (IV) may be dehydrated, require specialized medications or need pain relief. They should receive the support they need to be comfortable as they receive these medications. Sometimes, IV can be compromised. Other times, they are inserted painfully or miss the vein completely. In rare cases, […]
If you believe that nursing home abuse only occurs by caregivers (nurses, doctors, etc.), you are not alone. Most people share this belief, but resident-to-resident violence is a common cause of nursing home injuries and death. Generally, nursing homes protect your elderly loved ones from all forms of abuse. However, resident-to-resident violence can fall through […]
As people begin to age, their appetites may change. For the elderly, this can mean not feeling hungry despite needing to eat or not enjoying the foods that they once did due to changes in taste. In a nursing home, it is the nursing staff’s responsibility to make sure that all residents eat regularly and […]
The past couple of years have been extremely difficult for those who work and live in nursing homes. Many state inspections throughout the country were placed on hold for a time. However, that’s no longer the case. State inspections are key to discovering problems and ensuring that they’re fixed. However, according to the U.S. Department […]
There’s no part of the country that’s immune from natural disasters. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in cases from Florida to California, sometimes vulnerable nursing home residents whose protection should be a top priority for those responsible for their care are abandoned by staff who evacuated the facility and left them behind. In addition to natural […]