Crimes against the elderly are serious, and immediate reporting could prevent death in cases of nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse can worsen if not reported. If you suspect your loved one is a victim of this crime, you will want the proper agencies to investigate...
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Why hasn’t Alzheimer’s disease been cured yet?
Alzheimer's disease ravages the brains of its sufferers. Individuals with this neurological disorder often are unable to care for themselves. Dedicated supervision then becomes necessary. For many, placing an affected family member in a nursing home is the only...
How Serious Is The Threat Of Sepsis In Nursing Homes?
Sepsis, an infection of the blood, can come about in a number of ways. The most extreme versions of this infection can actually take a life in less than 72 hours after symptoms begin to appear. Even the more "mild" versions can have a deadly toll on already sick and...
New Bill In Pennsylvania To Protect Nursing Home Residents From Registered Sex Offenders
As the population of the nation continues to age, more people spend their time and effort thinking about how to improve the nursing homes that many will eventually end up in. One big step recently under discussion would potentially help protect nursing home residents...
When should a resident be moved from assisted living to a nursing home?
Moving a loved one to a nursing home is a challenging decision, particularly if the aging adult is happy with residence in an assisted living facility. There are several reasons why it is in your loved one’s best interest to relocate to a skilled care facility. There...
What is the health impact of bedsores?
Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, often affect people who spend a lot of time bedridden. These injuries will appear on people who remain immobile for hours or days at a time and they can potentially point to neglect in a nursing home because staff should not...
Can assisted living facilities improve care with clinical trials?
These days, assisted living facilities and other forms of housing for the aging population have come under intense fire. As more of the population begins to age out and into these homes, the demand for better care continues to grow. To that end, many facilities work...
Should prospective nursing home residents be subject to background checks?
As awareness of the importance of safe and pleasant nursing home facilities continues to grow, more and more individuals also want to find better ways to ensure that safety. One potential method involves requiring prospective nursing home residents to undergo...
Are nursing homes modernizing fast enough?
Technological advances have modernized the healthcare industry in numerous ways. Along with advances in medicine and surgery, changes to how clinics and hospitals collect and keep information have advanced thanks to electronic record-keeping. Despite these advances,...
Is bullying a problem in nursing homes?
Bullying, or any act of aggression, intimidation or abuse that demonstrates an imbalance of power between one party to another, can cause various forms of emotional, physical and tangible harm. From physical altercations to instances of discriminatory exclusion,...