When a family is looking for a place to take care of an elderly loved one, their first worry may be that this decision will leave their loved one feeling abandoned. Even when an older person lives in a nursing home, there are still many ways that families typically...
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What does dementia feel like?
If you have dementia in your family or fear you may be at risk, you might wonder what dementia feels like. Since it impacts people differently, it can be difficult to decide if you need testing. Here are some ways people describe how dementia feels in its early...
Can nursing homes sue friends and relatives of residents to collect debts?
When you have a loved one in long-term care, it comes with very high costs. According to a Cost of Care Survey 2020 by Genworth Financial, the national annual median cost ranges from approximately $19,240 for health services and $106,000 for a private room....
How to fix the long-term care problem
With the increased life expectancy and the bulk of baby boomers surpassing age 65, long-term care has become a growing concern. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 65,500 long-term care facilities in the United States serve approximately...
Are nursing homes hiding bedsore cases?
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...
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...
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...