Much of the focus recently regarding death and a lack of care in long-term care facilities centers on nursing homes. Assisted living facilities, however, are also struggling to keep up with an increased demand for care and patients are suffering as a result. You may...
People who have Alzheimer’s disease often suffer from bouts of agitation. Agitation encompasses a set of behaviors where a patient may get easily upset, anxious or restless. These symptoms may disrupt the patient’s sleep cycle and cause them to become aggressive....
When Florida residents bring their loved ones to nursing homes, they hope that their loved ones will be well taken care of and safe. For the most part, this is usually true. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is very common in many different types of nursing home...
You may assume that federal guidelines are the same for both nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Unfortunately, the difference in oversight may contribute to more cases of abuse in assisted living facilities. While federal guidelines apply to nursing homes,...
The term “elder abuse” encompasses a variety of situations that may occur in assisted living facilities. Without understanding the complexities of elder abuse, and the warning signs, you may not understand what to look out for. Understanding these common myths...
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision. Often, families make this call when the care needs of an elder exceed their abilities. According to the CDC, more than 70,000 people are nursing home residents in Florida. Sadly, every year, there are...
When looking for an assisted living facility, Florida residents should assess factors such as cleanliness, safety and closeness to family and friends. Another thing to examine is a facility’s license. Available facility licenses All ALFs in Florida providing one or...
Because of infirmities caused by age, many seniors cannot live on their own. Some may relocate to an assisted living facility. Ideally, an ALF provides elderly persons with care and support in their remaining years. Unfortunately, some seniors suffer abuse in ALFs,...
The holiday season can be an isolating time for many Miami residents, but none more than individuals who live in nursing and assisted living facilities. This year, many residents of nursing homes have been unable to see their loved ones due to restrictions focused on...
If you have experienced nursing home abuse, you likely have a number of hardships to overcome. Aside from the physical impact of mistreatment, many victims struggle from a psychological point of view as well. Moreover, many nursing home residents are subjected to...
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