When people place their elderly loved ones in a nursing home, there are reasonable expectations regarding the kind of care they receive. This includes adequate facilities, living spaces and equipment to maintain comfort and health during their long-term care. As...
We have discussed in previous posts the dangers of chemical restraints. Unscrupulous nursing home facilities will use medications to help make their residents more compliant. This can result in an easier-to-manage resident population and a reduced staffing need. In...
Entrusting your loved one to a facility will always take a heavy emotional toll and leave you wondering whether or not they will get the best treatment possible. While many facilities offer care and consideration to their residents, some house bad eggs that will abuse...
A study released by the National Institute on Aging in October indicates that a commonly used oral diuretic may also be a treatment for people who have a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Although more research is needed, elderly patients in nursing homes and...
People with Alzheimer’s or dementia do better when the person caring for them understands their mental limits. When caregivers do not communicate the right way it can lead to unnecessary stress and even distress. Caregivers who work with elderly people who have...
Many older adults require nursing home care at some point in their lives. Whether searching for yourself or a loved one, it is important to know what to look for when seeking assistance. When performing due diligence, you must ask a prospective nursing home the right...
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...
As you probably well know, nursing home abuse is rampant in Florida. While many forms of abuse are overt and leave physical wounds, just as many are subtle and oftentimes insidious. A common example of the latter form of abuse is medication errors. According to...
As parents age, it may be harder for them to take care of themselves. While you may have the desire to provide for your mother or father’s needs, it isn’t always practical to do so. Therefore, it may be necessary to place your elderly family member in a Florida...
Elderly people in Florida who require 24/7 care may be looked after in a nursing home or an assisted living facility. While nursing homes are considered clinical settings with medical personnel on staff, assisted living facilities are more like shared homes with...
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