Recognizing that your parent needs help with self-care, you probably are looking at various assisted living facilities in the area to find the right one where your loved one can live. If you are not experienced with assisted living facilities, you should know about...
If your loved one lives in an assisted living facility, you need to make sure that they receive the level of care they deserve. Unfortunately, many residents suffer as a result of abuse, exploitation and neglect. Moreover, some assisted living caregivers fail to...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulates nursing homes on a federal level, but each state still has its own oversight. The CMS changed its rating system in 2018. Some states believe major nursing home franchises have exploited this change to...
When you place your loved one in an assisted living home, you trust that you are leaving them in good hands. The facility staff is responsible for ensuring your loved one’s care and safety while living there and going about normal everyday activities. What happens...
Florida families that are considering assisted living alternatives for their loved ones will want to find a facility that is safe and clean and provides appropriate care. While it is a reasonable expectation to think that residents will receive all they need, abuse...
You have noticed your parent is struggling with being able to remember some things. You fear the onset of dementia, though at the moment your parent is still capable of functioning independently with some help. This is where it helps to know what memory care is, which...
When nursing homes and other long-term care facilities lock down and stop allowing visitors, it can take a huge negative toll on residents. If you have a loved one in a long-term care facility that is under lockdown, you may notice the immediate effects, such as...
One of the biggest dangers of elder abuse in Florida is that it often goes unreported. If your family member is a victim of abusive behavior, how will you ever know what has happened if he or she does not share with you? And if you do not report the wrongdoings, how...
When someone preys upon a senior financially, a close friend or loved one is often to blame. In some cases, staff at assisted living and nursing facilities also enact this damaging form of abuse, which can cause major financial instability. The AARP defines elder...
Finding the right assisted living facility to care for a relative is often difficult. With so many choices in front of you, the decision can seem overwhelming. There is also so much at stake. You want your loved one to be healthy and happy, while also receiving...
