Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are supposed to be safe havens for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities - the elderly. However, in recent years, there has been a dramatic rise in violations, ranging from neglect of basic hygiene to...
Antipsychotic medications are often used in nursing homes to manage behavioral symptoms in residents with dementia or other cognitive disorders. While they can be appropriate in some cases, concerns continue to grow about their use without proper medical...
Unlicensed care homes are a growing concern in Florida. These facilities operate without the required state license, often providing housing and care to vulnerable individuals. Understanding the legal status, associated penalties and potential risks is important for...
It often takes time to identify nursing home abuse. Family members may notice physical injuries or other issues, raising their suspicions. But the elderly person who is being abused may not report it. There are many potential reasons for this, one of which is memory...
When an elderly family member is in a nursing home, you want to trust that they’re being treated with care and respect. But sometimes that trust can be broken in ways that aren’t always easy to spot. Noticing the subtle changes in a loved one’s behavior or physical...
When discussing the physical abuse of older adults in nursing homes and similar facilities, people’s focus is often on the mistakes and oversights of professional caregivers. Caregivers sometimes become overtly abusive or simply neglect to meet the needs of vulnerable...
There are many reasons why older adults end up in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The need for regular medical support is one common reason. Older adults might need to take multiple medications. Some of those medications may require an injection....
It is important for staff workers at nursing homes and assisted living centers to respond quickly when residents signal that they need assistance. This is often done with a button or a pull cord in the resident’s room. They may need assistance for a variety of...
It’s important for nursing homes in Florida to have fire safety plans in place to protect residents in the event of an emergency. A fire can spread quickly, and people can be injured not just by the fire itself but by the smoke in the building. Elderly people are...
No one doubts there are staffing issues in some health care fields. According to data supplied to USA TODAY, at least a third of nursing homes and long-term care facilities for the elderly do not reach several of the federally mandated benchmarks required by the U.S....
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