Putting your aging parent in a nursing home can cause you grief and worry, and for good reason, too. Abuse and neglect are common in these facilities. According to the Office for Victims of Crime, the top complaint was for physical abuse from staff, with physical or...
As you may suspect, the reality of nursing home abuse is that abuse and neglect are often underreported in nursing homes. Patients may fear retaliation, people may not know that their loved ones are suffering and even the staff may attempt to cover up wrongdoing....
Having a parent with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be difficult. All you really want is the best for your mom and dad, and you will do anything to make that happen. Sometimes, it is necessary to consider long-term care. People with dementia can be...
Elder abuse is a usually a willful act where someone is trying to harm your loved one. Whether that’s a caregiver or a doctor, if you suspect or learn that someone has hurt someone you love, it is hurtful to you, too. There are many signs of abuse that you can spot....
The best way for families to ensure their loved ones are receiving the proper care as nursing home residents is to visit them often. Sometimes, however, frequent visits are just not possible. This is where volunteers can step in and create a comfort zone that helps...
When you go visit your loved one in their nursing home, it does not take long to see that they’re not happy. What you don’t know is why. They won’t or can’t tell you. That can be an issue when the elderly have degenerative brain diseases and similar disorders....
You want your loved one to receive the best possible care anytime they need assistance. This includes when they have to move into assisted living or a nursing home. They’re not capable of doing everything for themselves any longer, so you expect those you pay for...
Nursing homes play an invaluable role in today’s society. If you have an aging loved one in your family, you may need to rely on a nursing home to provide wide-ranging health care. Of course, not all nursing homes provide a safe and healthy environment. In fact,...
When you choose a nursing home for your loved one, you don’t want them to face neglect from the staff. At the same time, you know that burnout among the staff members can make neglect more likely. What you’re looking for is a nursing home where the staff seems...
Even though placing an elderly relative in a nursing home can be a difficult decision, it is often the best strategy for ensuring your loved one receives the care he or she needs. Of course, as individuals age, they often take both prescription and over-the-counter...
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