Placing a loved one in a nursing home facility is difficult, especially when finding a good one is challenging. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was supposed to make it easier with its comparison tool. However, the service may not be as trustworthy...
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Femoral neck injury is a serious problem for elderly people. What is it?
The body's femoral neck is the joint where the femur connects into the hip socket and pelvis. A femoral neck injury is the most common type of hip fracture among elderly individuals. Individuals over 50 are the most at-risk According to Healthline.com and data...
Post-COVID nursing home challenges
Of all the business industries impacted by the pandemic, nursing homes felt the brunt more than most. Residents were suddenly shut in and denied face-to-face contact with their loved ones. By the time that restrictions were lifted, relief set in. Yet, for many, the...
Nursing home staffing has hit an all-time low
One of the many impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on life in the U.S. is on our nursing force. As the pandemic spread, nurses in assisted living facilities and hospitals were pushed to the limit. Burned out by long hours, high patient counts and other problems,...
Is VAP a sign of nursing home neglect?
When you have a loved one currently living in a nursing home, your top priority is knowing that they are safe, happy and healthy. If your loved one was recently diagnosed with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), you probably have some questions about the condition...
CMS enhances nursing home rating system with staffing data
In 2020 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched Care Compare; an online search tool that allows users easy access to data about the quality of care that local nursing home facilities provide. This year CMS added detailed staffing data to the Care...
Does a nursing home have to have a nurse on duty?
If one of your parents or loved ones is currently living in a nursing home or will be soon, you may have concerns about the level of care they receive. The federal government has established laws that require nursing homes to have sufficient staff to keep residents...
Can diet reduce the risk of falls and hip injuries in nursing home residents?
As your parents or other loved ones age, they sometimes have physical or mental disabilities that require more care than you can give at home. Nursing homes are an option that can work well. These facilities provide a room, meals, activities with other seniors and...
Can dementia be cured?
If one or both of your parents has dementia and is living in a nursing home, you know how difficult the disease can be for everyone involved. With advancements in modern medicine, you may be wondering if there is a cure for dementia or if there are ways to treat the...
How nursing homes hide their worst offenses
When seniors need additional care, their loved ones may set them up in nursing homes for their safety. Unfortunately, nursing homes are not always as safe as they may seem. Facilities can hide their abuse, making it imperative that seniors and their loved ones do...