In an assisted-living facility, most residents won’t need as much help as elders in nursing homes or similar medical facilities. Most assisted-living facility residents can do some tasks on their own, but they may need help with others. For example, your mom or dad...
In nursing homes, there are two negative things that can happen: abuse and neglect. Abuse is typically seen as an intentional act, whereas neglect occurs because an elder is not being treated or taken care of due to oversights or mistakes. However, the terms can...
It can be difficult to talk to the elderly. Even when you love them dearly and you want to spend time with them, you may find some serious roadblocks that make you feel like a deep, meaningful conversation is impossible. This is dangerous, though, because the elderly...
You may have several worries about your parent living in a nursing home. One common concern is whether your parent will be safe and treated with respect. Thankfully, there are laws in place to protect nursing home residents. Unfortunately, some facilities do not...
If you have suspicions that you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical error, you may wonder what to expect if you decide to pursue a medical malpractice claim. Although this type of claim is complicated, understanding the basics about this legal area can...
Elder abuse is one of the problems that the elderly may face when they’re in the care of others. In the short-term, abuse might lead to small injuries or symptoms like dehydration or a change in behavior. However, as time goes on, the impact of long-term abuse becomes...
You want to know when to move your loved one into an assisted living center. You don’t want to do it too early, taking away some of the freedom they enjoy before it’s necessary. At the same time, you don’t want to wait too long, potentially putting them in a dangerous...
Elderly people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities may wind up in the emergency room if the facility cannot provide the level of acute medical care required of a specific illness. However, hospitals report that many of these frail residents show up...
When you think about bedsores, you might think of some minor inflammation or small ulcers from friction or sitting in the same place too long. The reality can be much darker. When a person is unable to move to relieve pressure from an area of the skin, they can...
One of the biggest problems with elder abuse is that the elderly may not actually report it. Sometimes, they stay silent out of fear. Other times, they have dementia or other cognitive disorders that make reporting impossible. Either way, it is important for family...
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