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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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...
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...
Is UTI a sign of nursing home neglect?
Many older Americans find themselves in the situation of caring for aging parents while approaching their own retirement. Assisted living facilities or nursing homes provide a way to ensure seniors receive the care and treatment they need. However, one concern those...
Can cranberries fight dementia?
It can be painful watching a loved one struggle with dementia. They may not understand what is happening to them, but you know and miss the old person you knew. The good news is eating a cup of cranberries daily may help fight dementia. According to a study by...
Nursing homes warned to stop using defective bed rails
If you have an elderly relative who lives in a nursing home, you expect the facility to be a reasonably safe place for him or her. While safety has many components, you do not want your loved one to suffer a serious injury because of defective or dangerous equipment....
What is the role of a director at a nursing home?
If you are thinking it may be time to move your aging parents into a nursing home, you may be visiting facilities sooner than you expect. When you do, you are likely to meet the director. This individual is ultimately responsible for both clinical care and business...