If passed, a new bill that is currently making its way through the state Senate would allow Florida nursing homes to dial back the care they give to residents. The changes would mostly affect the amount of care certified nursing assistants provide. Changing patient...
Nationally, there are many victims of nursing home abuse. Some are assault victims, while others are victims of physical or psychological abuse. No matter what kind of abuse takes place, it’s not right. Your loved one should be cared for and protected in a nursing...
When you put your loved ones in a nursing home, you expect that they will not be neglected and that they will get the proper care. It goes beyond human decency and compassion. That is literally what the workers are getting paid to do. It’s just professionalism. But...
When visiting your aging mother in the nursing home, you notice that she does not seem well. Her color is off, and she has not gotten out of bed. Her mobility is declining, but so is her overall health. She seems in pain, but you do not know what is causing it. As you...
Placing your loved one into a nursing home or assisted-living facility is a major step. You know that it could be positive for them, but if it’s the wrong place or the wrong people working with your loved one, things could also go wrong. You want to do all you can to...
There is some frightening news out of Florida lately, at least if you live in a nursing home or have a loved one who does. The realities of neglect and abuse have never been clearer. According to an investigative report, inspectors looked at nursing homes in Florida...
You love your family member, but their care is not something you can handle on your own. As a result, you decided to place them in a nursing home, where they’d have around-the-clock carers to provide for them. Your hope turned to dismay when you heard that your loved...
In many cases, senior citizens suffer from mood swings that can lead to angry outbursts. These can happen for a variety of reasons. For instance, if someone has dementia and struggles to remember where they are and what’s going on, they can get frustrated by their own...
When a family entrusts a senior facility or nursing home with the care of an elderly family member, the family expects the facility to provide proper and safe care. Unfortunately, some facilities do not always live up to that charge. Some senior facilities may show...
Elderly people are often left to struggle with neglect. Sometimes, they’re aware that they are being hurt or neglected, but there’s little they can do about it. In other cases, these elderly people may be unable to remember that they’ve been hurt or that they’re...
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