The prevailing wisdom is that vaccination is critical to slowing the spread of COVID and minimizing its symptoms when someone contracts the virus. Especially in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, where the population is particularly prone to severe and even...
Diaper rash is extremely common and can impact anyone in Florida who wears diapers, from children to adults. However, recurring adult diaper rash can sometimes be a sign of bigger issues. What does adult diaper rash look like? Adult diaper rash looks the same as...
When your loved one moves into a nursing home, you expect that he or she will have the best possible care. Unfortunately, some caregivers break you and your family’s trust with abuse and neglect. Senior Caring cites that one out of 10 seniors experiences elder abuse....
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...
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