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 […]
Almost everybody knows that it’s important to stay hydrated. What about folks who can’t recognize their own needs due to dementia or other cognitive disorders? This is a common problem for the elderly, and they may end up suffering serious health problems when their caregivers don’t pay enough attention. What are the symptoms of dehydration? […]
Head lice are tiny insects commonly associated with daycare centers and elementary schools. Children who get in close proximity or who trade articles of clothing can quickly spread these obnoxious, biting insects to their friends and classmates. Although people usually associate lice with young children, these insects can attack people of any age. Those living […]
If you have a loved one in an Atlanta, Georgia, nursing home, you expect him or her to be safe. Unfortunately, evidence of nursing home neglect is all too common. If your older loved one has bedsores, you may want to know if neglect is the cause. How common are bedsores among nursing home residents? […]
Having parents or an elderly relative with declining health may require them to live in a Georgia nursing home. Checking on them periodically to ensure that they are being treated right is essential, especially with the lack of thorough inspections in these facilities over the past year. Nursing homes must meet specific federal guidelines and […]
You may have a beloved member of your family in a Georgia nursing home. When elderly relatives can no longer take care of themselves, professional care is the best course of action. However, if you have heard about restraints being used in the nursing home, you have cause to worry and question that practice. Why […]
Nursing home conditions in the United States have worsened significantly as the aging population has continued to increase. As a Georgia resident, here are some important things you should know about nursing home negligence. The issue of understaffing in nursing homes It is possible and, in some cases, profitable for nursing home negligence to continue […]
Georgia nursing homes are experiencing a wave of understaffing. This has led to a decrease in overall patient health and more claim problems with medical malpractice. By understanding the effects of understaffing on individual patient care, more family members can help to identify when understaffing is present and alert authorities. What are common physical symptoms […]
When you make the difficult decision to put a beloved family member in a Georgia nursing home, you do so under the assumption that he or she will receive around the clock care from a dedicated team of medical professionals. Sadly, that is not always the case. There are certain signs of nursing home neglect […]
Throughout the state of Georgia, many elderly individuals live in nursing homes. These facilities utilize many ways to keep their patients safe. One way to protect nursing home patients is with a set of bed safety rails. Unfortunately, these types of rails can still come with a lot of risks. A way to keep some […]