Favoritism can be overlooked as a form of neglect in nursing homes, especially since it does not directly exhibit negative actions toward a ward. This behavior can adversely affect the well-being of non-favored residents and in certain instances, becomes a ground for...
If your loved one is in a nursing home, you deserve assurance that they receive the best possible care and necessary medical treatment. If this is indeed the case, you will see clear signs that your loved one is well taken care of. However, you also have to be aware...
As people age, they often require specialized care and support that nursing homes can provide. Nursing homes play a critical role in society by providing comprehensive care for individuals who can no longer live independently. They cater to residents with unique needs...
If your parent is in a residential care home, you entrust the staff with their well-being. Yet some care homes fail to do enough activity with those in their care, and that can lead to a rapid deterioration in residents' health. Here is how: Physical health Muscle...
As a caregiver, you want your elderly parent to receive the best possible care in a nursing home. This kind of care includes assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing and managing medications, as well as ensuring their living space is safe and sanitary....
Bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers) are one of the many medical consequences that are often associated with living in a nursing home. Older adults who have limited mobility may develop painful wounds wherever their bodies frequently touch their chairs and beds....
Staying hydrated is crucial to good health. As those in nursing homes are often already suffering from ill health, doing all they can to stay healthy will be essential. For that, they will need the help of the nursing home staff. The staff members are tasked with...
It can be a profoundly humbling experience to realize that you are not in a position to provide the support that an aging loved one needs. Whether you simply have too many demands from your children and your career or your loved one's worsening medical condition...
Remedies for Dementia Residents - Dementia affects over 5 million people in the United States. Facilities that are overworked and understaffed sometimes characterize behaviors of older people with dementia as “resistant behavior.” Nursing homes and long-term care...
The nursing home industry is a billion-dollar business. It is estimated that in 2021, Medicare/Medicaid paid out $170 billion to the Nursing Home Industry to provide care to our most vulnerable population—our seniors. Almost eighty percent (80%) of all nursing homes in California are for-profit. Over half of all nursing homes are owned by large nursing home chains. Further, private…