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...
Choosing a nursing home for your loved one can be a daunting task. This is especially true given the nursing home abuse and neglect that is far too prevalent in our state and our country. Fortunately, there are organizations, professionals, and media outlets that can...
There are several resources that every person requires to meet their basic needs for survival. Whether they live in North Miami or another part of the world, an individual needs food and shelter to meet their minimum needs. Without either, a person would soon starve...
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