It’s important for nursing homes in Florida to have fire safety plans in place to protect residents in the event of an emergency. A fire can spread quickly, and people can be injured not just by the fire itself but by the smoke in the building. Elderly people are...
Certain types of injuries and medical issues are common as people get older. Older adults experience a drop in bone density that increases their risk of breaking a bone. They also tend to be less active than younger people, which may result in the development of...
In their mildest form, bedsores are a source of discomfort. An elderly person who does not receive proper care and assistance in a nursing home may consistently lie on the same side, for example. This can lead to substantial pressure ulcers that make it painful for...
A nationwide nursing shortage and a federally mandated staffing level are leaving nursing homes in a difficult situation, and Florida’s 698 licensed nursing homes are no exception. This problem is expected to worsen as the state’s population of 65 and older continues...
No one doubts there are staffing issues in some health care fields. According to data supplied to USA TODAY, at least a third of nursing homes and long-term care facilities for the elderly do not reach several of the federally mandated benchmarks required by the U.S....
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