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...
Your mom and dad may have been doing quite well living on their own. Each may have been adequately covering up the other’s deficits. But then something happened to upset their apple cart. It might have been a fall (hopefully not a hip), but it could also have been an...
Florida is home to many senior citizens. These individuals and some disabled people find the help they need with daily routines, activities and more by residing at assisted living facilities. While most residents receive excellent treatment, some employees abuse who...
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...
It is estimated there are approximately 69.6 million baby boomers in Florida and around the country. Many in this generation which ranges from age 58 to 76 are reaching the stage in life where they may need help with activities of daily living. Moving to an assisted...
Nursing homes are obligated to look after the well-being and rights of their residents. However, there are instances when their actions go against this duty of care. A good example is when these institutions evict residents; nursing home evictions are a potentially...
Florida is a state known for its relatively high population of senior citizens. With this state being a popular place for elderly people, it's no surprise that some residents get the care they require by living in nursing homes. However, recent research shows that...
When you made the decision to place your parents, grandparents, or other loved ones in an assisted care facility, you did so with the utmost trust that the staff would treat your loved ones kindly and with respect. It would be devastating and infuriating, then, for...
A study released by the National Institute on Aging in October indicates that a commonly used oral diuretic may also be a treatment for people who have a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Although more research is needed, elderly patients in nursing homes and...
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