Nursing homes have a long history of staff understaffing and mediocre quality of care. The government has proposed new minimum standards to address the issue. However, the director of public policy at National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care says the new...
Most human beings look for a sense of belonging in the world, and we find that when someone unconditionally loves and cares for us. When we lose that person, our whole world can fall apart. The unexpected loss of a loved one can cause tremendous pain. But you don't...
Fungus infections are a growing problem in nursing homes. Even more troubling is that it’s not readily noticeable. The nursing home may not know about it or opt not to inform the residents’ family members. Prolonged mold exposure could cause significant health...
It’s disconcerting when a piece of equipment supposedly designed to address older adults’ medical needs results in harm. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration reveal reports of injuries and deaths caused by adult...
There are times when we need the help of a nursing home facility to care for our elderly loved ones. Because of the potential for abuse and neglect, having to rely on strangers for their care can be nerve-wracking. Still, there are ways you can protect loved ones from...
The idea that nursing homes are boring and unpleasant is a running gag in popular culture. Some older adults truly fear moving into nursing homes and similar assisted living facilities because of these depictions. Although there are unsafe and unpleasant nursing...
If you suspect that your loved one may be suffering mistreatment while living at a nursing home or a long-term care facility, you are – statistically speaking – probably right. According to a 2017 review conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), a staggering...
Bedsores or pressure ulcers develop when people remain in the same position for extended amounts of time. The human body needs to move frequently to promote the healthy flow of blood to all parts of the body and to keep its tissues healthy. The older adults living in...
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are among the most vulnerable to abuse. That abuse is most often at the hands of those given the responsibility of caring for them. These seniors can make easy victims because their memories and grasp of...
There is a risk that any elderly person who goes into a nursing home could be a victim of neglect or abuse. For many, the signs are minimal or could be covered up by stating that their problems are linked to old age or medical conditions they live with. As someone who...
