Residents who live in long-term care facilities count on the staff members to help them remain safe. One thing that has to be considered in these cases is the risk of falling. Every resident must be evaluated to determine if they’re at an increased risk of falling. ...
If there is one injury commonly associated with advanced age, it is probably bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers). As people's strength and energy levels decline with age, they spend more time in bed or sitting in the same position throughout the day. A sedentary...
Lakewood is a fantastic place to live, but traffic can be busy, especially during the summer tourist season. If you enjoy heading to Lakewood Park for morning Tai Chi or want to head downtown for a festival in town, you’re one of many who will be enjoying the sights...
Ohio gets all four seasons, which brings as many problems as it does benefits. If you have a family member who needs support and now lives in a nursing home, then you need to familiarize yourself with some of the seasonal concerns surrounding the care that they...
When you suffer physical injuries, most of them will likely heal in time. Yes, it may take tens of thousands of dollars in hospital care, and it may take years, but your body will heal. But what if your mind doesn’t? Could you still suffer from post-traumatic stress...
When you have a parent who has mobility issues, you make take extra care when trying to find a place for him or her to live once he or she is no longer able to manage independently. When trying to find an Ohio nursing home, you may want to ask about the efforts each...
If you have an aging loved one in need of advanced medical care, a nursing home might be the best possible option. As hard as it is to place a loved one in a nursing facility, it is in their best interest if they require daily care, or are experiencing the effects of...
Putting your family member in a nursing home is a tough decision. The questions mount. Is this a good place? Will the staff take care of my parent? How can I trust these people with my loved one? State and federal laws that apply to long-term care facilities may help...
Neglect or abuse at a nursing home is a breach of trust that families of nursing home residents should not tolerate. Nursing home residents may experience neglect or injury in many different ways. While your relative may never suffer at the hands of a caretaker, you...
