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...
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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...
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...
Which States Rank Worst For Elder Abuse Protections?
When you have an elderly family member in your care, finding the right care facility is a big part of your job and will likely also hold much of your concern and attention. However, some states simply do a worse job than others when it comes to protecting the elderly...
How common are bedsores in nursing homes?
Pressure ulcers, or bedsores, come from skin or tissue damage over bony parts of the body. These injuries often occur over time through too much physical stress. Bedsores have been common in nursing homes for quite some time. Many of the residents are susceptible to...
You can now see nursing home staff turnover statistics
Medicare.gov provides health care provider reviews, tips and tools through its “Care Compare” website. Families may use the site’s data to compare and review nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that an association exists between the...
Should I call 911 if a nursing home resident is hurt or sick?
According to data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 20 million emergency room (ER) visits in 2012-2013 nationwide for adults aged 65 and older. Patients from nursing homes made up a large percentage of this group. Do...
When should an elderly person be moved from a nursing home to a memory care facility?
If your senior parent has cognitive difficulties, a nursing home may not be an appropriate setting for them. Nursing homes provide generalized care, regardless of physical or mental condition. Sometimes, elderly residents need more attentive care than a standard...
Decreased blood flow in the brain may cause dementia
Because of increased life expectancies, more people are living longer. As a result, more and more individuals are living into older age and suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dementia experts have been researching the causes of dementia in the...
What are some risk factors for bedsores?
Many nursing home residents stay put in a wheelchair or a bed for long periods of time, which exposes them to the risk of bedsores. Nursing home staff should do their part to move or shift residents to prevent constant pressure on the skin from manifesting pressure...