When used correctly, antipsychotic drugs can help stop some symptoms that afflict Florida residents. Unfortunately, they can also have harmful effects when misused, and some nursing homes may use them to make seniors and disabled individuals more compliant. When a...
A 24-year-old Florida woman has been charged with battery of a person over 65 in connection with the alleged assault of an elderly dementia patient. The woman was employed as a caregiver at the assisted living facility where the alleged assault took place. She...
Assisted living facilities like nursing homes serve a very crucial purpose. They help close the gap between the support that older adults need and what their families can provide. If someone develops dementia or has serious physical limitations, possibly related to a...
Many people believe that when they put their loved ones in nursing homes, they will receive state-of-the-art care around the clock, especially since an average patient can expect to pay between $7,000 and $9,000, respectively. Sadly, this is far from the truth because...
Florida residents with disabled or elderly loved ones might look to nursing home care as a means to ensure they will be properly cared for. Finding the right nursing home can be difficult, and many people have relied on the Agency for Healthcare Administration...
Sadly, nursing home neglect occurs far more often in the state of Florida than it should. The fact that some of the most vulnerable members of society, the elderly and the infirm, can be victimized in this way can be very disheartening. Preventing nursing home neglect...
In Florida and other areas of the nation, nursing homes care for hundreds of thousands of individuals. A congressional investigation has revealed a critical lack of oversight for these facilities. This issue puts the lives of vulnerable people at risk and holds many...
When Florida residents are looking for a facility to provide long-term quality care to an elderly relative, they often visit the federal government’s Nursing Home Compare website. Created in the 1990s by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the website...
When making decisions regarding senior care, it's crucial to understand the unique offerings of each type of facility. Assisted living and nursing homes cater to seniors, but their services, amenities and environments vary significantly. Distinguishing between these...
Within the sensitive environment of nursing home care, residents' health and overall well-being should be the top priority. This emphasis on care includes maintaining skin integrity and addressing any skin-related conditions that may arise. Two skin conditions that...
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