Many people hesitate to speak up when they suspect someone they know is experiencing elder neglect. You might worry about causing a family conflict. You may even fear that you are overreacting to the situation. However, reporting suspected abuse is not a betrayal. It...
When you place a loved one in a Florida assisted living facility (ALF) or nursing home, you expect humane, skilled care. Sadly, some facilities fall short of what they promise. Recognizing the warning signs can help you act quickly if you suspect neglect while...
Malnutrition among nursing home residents can be indicative of either intentional abuse or ongoing neglect. Abusive workers may deprive residents of nutrition as a means of punishing or controlling them. Other times, cost-cutting measures lead to portioning or the...
Nursing homes should give safe and proper care to older adults. However, many residents of color still face unfair treatment. These problems make people wonder if racism can cause neglect or poor care in some nursing homes. This issue matters even more in Florida...
For families with loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, worry is never far away. You constantly hope they are safe, well cared for and comfortable, but the fear of neglect or abuse always lingers. The idea of monitoring your loved one remotely...
In an almost unfathomable recent attack in an assisted living facility in Miami’s Dade County, one man died and another faces charges of second-degree murder. The lethal saga unfolded, as reported by PEOPLE magazine, on August 26. The magazine alleges that one patient...
Placing a relative in a facility so that they can receive the level of care they need is never an easy decision. If you have an elderly loved one who is living in an assisted living facility (ALF) or a nursing home, you may be the only one who can identify signs of...
When your parent starts needing help with daily life, you’re faced with one of the hardest choices you’ll make for them: where do they go next? And while both nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide care for older adults, the difference comes down to how...
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...
The turnover rate at a business simply refers to how often employees are leaving and being replaced. A business with a low turnover rate is very stable, and employees are clearly happy in their line of work. Conversely, a high turnover rate can be problematic in any...
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