As our loved ones get older, it can be difficult for them to manage their daily medication on their own. Because of this, many elderly people rely on nursing home staff to ensure that they receive the medication they need. While sedatives, anti-anxiety medication or...
A former nursing assistant for HCR ManorCare is being accused of punching a 98-year-old woman who suffers from advanced dementia. According to an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health, the nursing assistant worked at a ManorCare facility in Naples, and...
As people get older, their personalities may naturally change. After all, their daily life, circle of friends and many other influences that impact their personality will change as they age. It is also common for people to experience minor depression as a result of...
Your elderly parent has always been happy and expressive for as long as you can remember. Even when they started having trouble living alone, it did not dampen their spirits. Neither did the initial move to the nursing home. Now, though, six months into their stay,...
Resident-to-resident abuse is a lesser-known form of elder abuse in nursing homes, but one could argue that this form is more troubling due to its obscurity. Resident-to-resident abuse is a concern for individuals with parents or family members in long-term care...
When your parents go into a nursing home facility, you trust the nurses and staff to provide them with proper care and treatment. Along with that care is ensuring they receive the medication they need to stay healthy and comfortable. Unfortunately, some workers may...
When you placed your parent or loved one in a nursing home, you likely attempted to choose a safe and reliable facility that would provide the best care. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to anticipate what could or will happen in a long-term care facility. Nursing home...
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are a key part of how our elders receive the care they need as they progress into their "golden years." With one of the highest populations of Americans above the age of 65, Florida leads the nation in the availability of...
Once people have reached their "golden years," they have the hope that the responsibilities of life give way to enjoyment of the world around them. Unfortunately, old age can bring some medical and logistic complications, such as a reliance on medication for chronic...
Florida has the nation's largest number and proportion of senior citizens, as well as one of the highest concentrations of nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. At the same time, concerns about the safety and health of elder residents of the Sunshine...
