There is never a time when a nursing home should be using medications to sedate patients when they’re just trying to make their jobs easier. Patients are people, and they shouldn’t be “managed” with their medications. Sadly, some nursing homes do use antipsychotic...
It is very important to remember that people in a position of dependency can face more than just physical abuse issues. They may also suffer from verbal abuse, which can have a drastic impact on their mental and emotional health. Some experts even go so far as to say...
If you are about to enter a Florida nursing home, you and your family should be familiar with the rights you will have as a resident. Those rights appear in the 2018 Florida Statutes, Title XXIX, Chapter 400. Here are nine examples. 1. Rules and regulations The...
Assisted living facilities are homes for the elderly or disabled that provide them with housekeeping, cooking, and nursing care support. In an assisted-living environment, there may be some elderly or disabled people who do more for themselves than others. Over time,...
If your loved one is in an assisted living facility, it is important to watch out for signs of neglect. Remember that the elderly do not always have the ability to communicate to others any issues in the facility, due to either mental or physical difficulties. Your...
Adult neglect, also known as an elder or dependent neglect, threatens the lives of those who are most vulnerable. Caregivers who work with these individuals are meant to be providing them with much-needed protection and support, but instead, they neglect these people...
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most debilitating conditions affecting the elderly and their loved ones. A recent study reported that two-thirds of those residing in nursing homes are struggling with some form of dementia. Unfortunately, these patients are among the...
Elder abuse is one of the worst things that can happen to your elderly loved one. They’re often unable to fight back against the abuse, and they may be worried about speaking up in fear that they will be harmed or face further trouble. The elderly often face a higher...
Neglect can have a drastic impact on the elderly in many different ways. They may not get the medication they need, they may not get assistance with difficult tasks and they may suffer from dehydration and malnutrition. It all depends on the specifics of the case. One...
If passed, a new bill that is currently making its way through the state Senate would allow Florida nursing homes to dial back the care they give to residents. The changes would mostly affect the amount of care certified nursing assistants provide. Changing patient...
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