Within the sensitive environment of nursing home care, residents' health and overall well-being should be the top priority. This emphasis on care includes maintaining skin integrity and addressing any skin-related conditions that may arise. Two skin conditions that...
Nursing homes are an essential business in Florida. But in order to be effective, they must be trusted and offer high-quality care to their patients. One of the best ways to rate nursing homes is by evaluating how they treat bedsores. A nursing home that can...
It's no secret that Florida is home to many senior citizens. One study found this state to be home to more elderly people than any other in the United States. Some seniors can care for themselves with no need for assistance. However, other elderly people require help...
Being an advocate for an aging loved one often means monitoring their health. Those with compromised mobility and declining mental acuity often have a hard time speaking up on their own behalf and asserting themselves. Family members and close friends must, therefore,...
Bedsores, or “pressure ulcers,” are a common affliction among people of any age who are bedridden or confined to wheelchairs – but the elderly may be especially vulnerable. These sores develop when pressure on the body reduces blood flow to the skin and muscle...
Finding a bedsore on your parent's, spouse's or other loved one's body can be anguishing. Bedsores are very painful and can lead to serious medical complications. The thought that someone you love has been helplessly left in agony due to possible neglect at the...
If you have elderly loved ones, you know that they need some extra care and attention. As such, you may look at various facilities or services to ensure your loved one gets the assistance they deserve either through a facility or someone who lives with your loved one....
Both abuse and neglect can cause significant harm to a vulnerable senior citizen if not reported. The laws of some jurisdictions regard neglect as a form of elder abuse. However, the laws of Florida regard to neglect and abuse separately. Elder abuse is an intentional...
With nursing home abuse and neglect on the rise in Florida, a new bill may provide a solution. This bill is a part of a larger agenda that provides funding to expand community- and home-based care across the country. What is nursing home neglect? Negligence at nursing...
Bedsores are one of the most common injuries elderly persons sustain during their residencies in nursing homes. Because of the frequency with which they occur, most people write them off as “normal” or even “minor,” but you should not. If you notice that an elderly...
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