It's the dreaded phone call: Your elderly loved one is missing. The nursing home thinks that he or she simply wandered off. Even though no foul play is anticipated, you know your loved one could still be in very real danger of injury or death.
How much water should the elderly get?
Water is widely considered to be a cornerstone of good health, but dehydration remains a common problem in nursing homes and assisted living centers.Lack of proper amounts of water can be a serious detriment to the elderly, and this can lead to significant health issues. So, how much water should your elderly loved one get on a daily basis?
Bedsores and 3 other telltale signs of abuse
If you have entrusted an elderly loved one's care to professionals at a nursing home, you likely did so based on the assumption that a facility would be able to provide better care than you could. Imagine the horror if you were to find out that your loved one had been subjected to abuse and neglect at the hands of those who were committed to their safekeeping. According to ABC News, this is tragically true for as many as one in three nursing home residents. If you suspect such crimes may have been committed, you should pay attention to bed sores and three other potential indicators.
In-home elder care can still lead to abuse
Some people choose in-home care for their elderly relatives because they believe it will lower the chances of abuse. Their loved ones get to stay at home, where they are comfortable and happy, and they get the assistance they need. Sounds like a good fit, right?
Physical issues may stem from neglect, not aging
As your loved one grows older, you naturally expect some physical challenges to become apparent. It's an unfortunate part of the aging process. Physical limitations may even be why you put a mother or father in a nursing home to begin with; you were worried that he or she couldn't safely live alone and needed help with daily tasks.
