Those who work in nursing homes provide care for people who are incredibly vulnerable. Older adults in such facilities may have cognitive issues and/or medical concerns that leave them unable to live independently or with their immediate family members. They rely on...
It’s not an easy decision to place your elderly relative in a nursing home or assisted living facility, but it is often in their best interests. Such facilities are specifically designed to meet the needs of those who require assistance every day. A desirable nursing...
When people think of nursing home neglect, they often think that the staff members are simply not working hard enough or not performing the duties that they should. For example, they imagine a situation in which a resident pulls the alert cord to ask for assistance,...
Deciding to place a loved one into nursing home care is a difficult choice that many American families must make. However, doing so helps ensure your loved one receives care and protection in a safe, clean environment. Once the decision is final, your next step will...
If you have a parent or other loved one in a nursing home or other residential care facility, you want to make sure they are part of your family’s holiday celebrations. However, as much as you may want to bring them home for a few days, that may not be the best thing...
There is a lot on your mind when your family decides to move a family member into a nursing home. From navigating interfamily issues and more practical concerns, like what to do with your loved one’s former home, simply getting to move-in day can be stressful. When...
One of the challenges that nursing homes face is that residents sometimes will wander away from the facility. This can be very detrimental to their health because they could become confused and have no idea how to return to the nursing home to get the care that they...
If you have a loved one with dementia or any amount of cognitive impairment, one of your biggest concerns when finding them an appropriate care facility is that they will be in a safe environment where they’ll have appropriate supervision. You don’t want them to be...
In most reported nursing home abuse cases, wrongful action has predominantly been the most common form of abuse. For this reason, a misguided notion regarding nursing home abuse has been prevalent. However, other forms of abuse, including understaffing, surprisingly...
Elderly individuals who move into a nursing home expect to get the assistance they need. This includes getting adequate nutrition. While many people focus on the food available at these facilities, it’s also important to consider the residents' hydration. Dehydration...
