When something happens in a nursing home, the patient often gets on-site care first. However, this is often not enough to care for larger medical emergencies that older individuals tend to experience. To that end, rapid hospital care is a crucial aspect of an older...
When your loved one moves into a nursing home, you expect that he or she will have the best possible care. Unfortunately, some caregivers break you and your family's trust with abuse and neglect. Senior Caring cites that one out of 10 seniors experiences elder abuse....
The issue of “COVID passports” has become a multi-faceted, deeply political debate throughout the world. Long-term care facility residents and their families are particularly concerned, as the health and safety of their families are at stake. What are COVID passports?...
If you are a resident in one of the nursing homes in Florida, you should be aware of your rights. Under federal and state laws, you have certain rights and protections. These rights are present to protect you and to enhance your well-being. They also ensure that you...
In the past month or so, the reported cases of COVID-19 in nursing homes had diminished and plateaued. This was great news for anyone with family members in residence in any Florida nursing home facility. However, the last couple of weeks have brought another uptick...
We have heard our fair share of the mishaps regarding nursing homes over the last year. Most of these cases consist of the failure of nursing homes to follow the proper state guidelines and protect patients. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is taking a new turn as...
While many people understand that a day may come when their aging parents can no longer care for themselves, it doesn’t make the circumstances any easier when that day arrives. Whether you have been looking for a way to bring up the topic for a while delicately or a...
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...
The decision to place a family member in a nursing home is both stressful and emotional. You want the best possible care for your parent or loved one. You want them to be safe while receiving the medical services and supervision they require. While this need has...
Your loved one has developed Alzheimer’s disease, and you know that it is only a matter of time before they’ll need to be in a nursing home. One thing you should start looking into now is a memory care unit. Unlike a traditional nursing home, a memory care-focused...
