People might not consider the staff-to-patient ratio when looking for skilled nursing facilities for aging and ailing parents and other relatives. But as one study by the National Institutes of Health showed, this can be vital to your loved one’s health and...
Ultimately, nursing homes are businesses. This means that they need to be profitable for shareholders. Nonetheless, nursing homes are businesses that owe a legal duty of care to residents. Therefore, a balance always needs to be struck between being profitable and...
It’s no secret that many nursing homes are understaffed – despite the efforts of patient advocates to force positive changes. In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), finally updated the staffing rules in a way that will cause four out of...
Nursing home residents have unique care needs that must be taken care of by staff members. It’s up to nursing home administrators to ensure they have the people there to care for all residents. Recently, the Biden administration issued new regulations regarding to...
Medical issues that sometimes arise as people age can limit their ability to live independent lives. Many people are familiar with more common conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia, which can diminish someone's cognitive faculties and potentially lead to a...
For some older adults, medical issues resulting from a fall are exactly why they end up in a nursing home. A broken hip or a few broken ribs can be enough to keep someone from adequately caring for themselves. If their family members do not live nearby or are unable...
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