You have an elderly loved one in a nursing home, and you’re worried about them. You’ve recently realized that they are developing bedsores. These happen when people don’t change position often enough, so the skin dies and the tissue underneath can become damaged....
A fire in a nursing home can be a devastating event, and the staff needs to know how to respond. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) notes that nursing home staff members should have an evacuation plan and other fire procedures that have been written out....
For many families, nursing homes offer a sense of security and well-being for their elderly loved ones. These facilities usually provide essential care, support and a comfortable environment. However, a bed bug infestation can disrupt this delicate balance, especially...
People who have dementia-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, may not be able to live on their own, so they may move into a memory care facility that’s supposed to provide them with care that they can’t get at home. Residents of these facilities have...
Nursing homes are required to provide a high standard of care when it comes to the well-being and safety of their residents. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as seen in the recent lawsuit filed against a nursing home in Miami-Dade Circuit Court by Ford,...
Bedsores or pressure sores (also called pressure ulcers, in some cases) can be very dangerous in a nursing home setting. Even in a relatively mild form, they can cause a lot of pain and discomfort for an elderly person. In more severe cases, bedsores can even get...
How much staffing is enough in a nursing home? Does it matter who tends to patient care the most? It may depend upon who you ask, but a 2022 Florida law reduced the amount of time that certified nursing assistants (CNAs) were required to spend providing hands-on care...
When you take a loved one to a nursing home, you trust that the facility will provide the care they need to enjoy their sunset years. And most often, this is what happens. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a loved one to suffer emotional abuse at the hands of the...
Older adults often require more support than their family members can provide. The effects of aging can manifest in many different symptoms, including cognitive impairment and motor function challenges. Older adults may require increasing levels of support as they...
Understaffing is a major issue in nursing homes because it can lead to neglect. When there aren’t enough staff members to meet the needs of the residents, neglect becomes an inevitability. This may not necessarily be the fault of the workers who are on the clock....
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