Families often struggle with the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home. Not only do older adults lose a degree of independence in such facilities, but they also have to invest a huge amount of their resources to cover the cost of a room in a nursing home....
Nursing homes are obligated to look after the well-being and rights of their residents. However, there are instances when their actions go against this duty of care. A good example is when these institutions evict residents; nursing home evictions are a potentially...
Florida is a state known for its relatively high population of senior citizens. With this state being a popular place for elderly people, it's no surprise that some residents get the care they require by living in nursing homes. However, recent research shows that...
Many of the elderly and disabled in Florida rely on family members to provide daily care. The Biden administration recognizes the strain placed on these people who take responsibility for protecting some of the nation's most vulnerable citizens. A new executive order...
Being an advocate for an aging loved one often means monitoring their health. Those with compromised mobility and declining mental acuity often have a hard time speaking up on their own behalf and asserting themselves. Family members and close friends must, therefore,...
A bill making its way through the Florida Legislature would make filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a nursing home or assisted living facility in the Sunshine State extremely difficult. House Bill 1029 and Senate Bill 1304 would only permit spouses and children...
The decision to place a loved one in a Florida nursing home can be challenging. The Florida Health Care Association’s Long Term Care Quality Dashboard provides a snapshot of what is happening statistically in over 700 nursing homes serving over 275,000 residents....
Older adults who live in nursing homes often require quite a bit of support. They are at risk of falls and infections because their immune systems don't work as well as they once did. Those in nursing homes are not only at higher risk of contracting illnesses, like...
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...
Bedsores, or “pressure ulcers,” are a common affliction among people of any age who are bedridden or confined to wheelchairs – but the elderly may be especially vulnerable. These sores develop when pressure on the body reduces blood flow to the skin and muscle...
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