As states perform Medicaid redeterminations, the country has seen a rise in the number of involuntary Medicaid disenrollments. This surge has caused concern for many, especially those living in nursing homes who rely on Medicaid for their care and treatment. While the...
Over $1 Billion Recovered In Mass Torts, Class Actions, Nursing Home & Personal Injury Claims
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Broken bones can increase the risk Of death for nursing home residents
When you deal with finding your loved one a nursing home in their old age, worries about harm befalling them may leave you feeling stressed. This includes both abuse and neglect, which can negatively impact older people more since they tend to be physically and...
How to treat social media addiction
Social media addiction is not currently a recognized condition that a mental health professional can diagnose. However, people who struggle to self-love or feel accepted somewhere other than through social media can find treatments to alleviate their addiction....
Required nursing home staff according to Medicare
Currently, no federal law exists to name the exact number of staff a nursing home must have. However, it does state that nursing homes must have enough staff to care for residents with reasonable safety. Nursing homes report staff hours to Medicare, and there are...
Why are nursing home residents being given epilepsy drugs when they do not have epilepsy?
The misuse of epilepsy drugs in nursing homes is an alarming issue that needs urgent attention. Epilepsy drugs, or anticonvulsants, are being prescribed to residents who do not have epilepsy, raising serious questions about the appropriateness of their use in these...
Can social media use be harmful for teens?
In the modern world, people of all ages get immersed in social media. Like with anything, it comes with good and bad. For teenagers, the bad often has an intensity that may lead to long-lasting problems and life-altering events. While still a phenomenon, this area of...
The benefit of people being able to see who owns a nursing home
When the time comes to find a nursing home for your loved one, you want peace of mind that they get the care they need and deserve. While easy to focus on the physical property and services, what happens behind the scenes plays just as vital of a role. To help protect...
Fighting bedsores with 3D printers
Modern medicine and technology can do wonders in making daily life easier and more comfortable for those with disabilities. Some obstacles are difficult to overcome though - even the most ergonomic of wheelchairs can leave a person with painful bedsores after...
How cutting social media use can help young people with body image issues
Many young people embrace social media as a way to connect with friends, expand their horizons or simply pass the time. Social media can be a useful tool, but it can also contribute to mental health problems and poor self-esteem. For young people struggling with body...
Is your loved one’s nursing home not being properly cleaned?
Poor hygiene in a nursing home is a serious issue. This is because people in this type of facility tend to have more compromised immune systems and can fall ill due to uncleanliness easier. In these conditions, germs can spread much faster and endanger other...