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...
For people entering a nursing home facility or for helping their parents find an appropriate facility, health and safety presents one of the most significant concerns. It is critical to have a long-term care facility that is clean, safe and in compliance with state...
With a growing number of elderly folks in Florida the demand for long-term care remains steady. While many families rely on assisted living facilities to provide quality care and help to their aging loved ones, some establishments have lackluster commitments to hiring...
Staffing is one of the primary issues facing nursing homes and other elder-care facilities in Florida and throughout the United States. Far too often, facilities try to protect their bottom line by understaffing and underpaying the staff they have employed. This...
It is no secret that one of the most important things people can do to avoid contracting COVID-19 is to avoid physical proximity with others who test positive for the virus. However, the restrictions to protect elderly residents are being lifted in various facilities...
If you have a family member staying in a long-term care facility or are considering this move, it is important to understand the possible risks involved. How well does this facility care for its residents? Is the facility adequately staffed by professionals? How well...
As a nursing home resident or someone with a family member in nursing home care, you need information. In fact, information provides you with power over the care received. Visibility into the complaints, administrative orders and criminal actions against facilities...
In order to qualify for Medicaid, a patient must be below the income and asset threshold that the program sets forth. Any assets beyond the Medicaid limits usually qualify as resources and may go towards paying for some of the care that the patient receives....
For anyone with a loved one in a long-term care situation like a nursing home or assisted living facility, it is important to protect them as much as possible. With this pandemic threatening the health and safety of everyone, it is more important than ever to make...
Elderly people who live in nursing homes in Florida are sometimes completely dependent on their caregivers. This reliance can put them in a vulnerable position when their caregivers do not have their best interests in mind. Elder abuse can take many forms, including...
