The elderly deserve respect, dignity and a safe environment in their golden years. A nursing home can be an important part of providing thoughtful care to seniors who can no longer live independently. However, you should be vigilant about signs of emotional abuse in...
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Can remote monitoring tech keep nursing home residents safe?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reported about half of all nursing home residents experience a fall each year. Other accidents also occur at alarming rates. By harnessing the capabilities of remote monitoring technology, facilities can provide residents...
How nursing homes can prevent fractures among residents
For many families, entrusting the care of a loved one to a nursing home is a crucial decision. One of the primary concerns in these care facilities is the physical safety of residents, particularly when it comes to preventing fractures. Fractures can cause severe...
Signs your loved one’s nursing home is not adhering to guidelines
Selecting a nursing home for a loved one is a decision filled with responsibility and care. When you entrust a loved one to a nursing facility, you expect them to follow certain guidelines that ensure the safety and well-being of their residents. But how do you know...
New York nursing homes defrauded taxpayers
Nursing homes shoulder an important responsibility for elders and individuals with disabilities, calling for uprightness and openness. Sadly, allegations have come forth accusing some nursing home operators of defrauding taxpayers. This situation strikes a blow at...
Signs your loved one is not in a good nursing home
According to the CDC, there are roughly 1.4 million people living in nursing homes in the United States. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you know that choosing the right nursing home for your loved one is a decision fraught with emotion and worry. You want...
Should the surge in involuntary Medicaid disenrollments worry nursing home residents?
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...
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...
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...