Dementia

Dementia is described by the Alzheimer’s Association as “an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or...

You may suspect your loved ones getting abused in the elder care facility without really seeing any visible signs and symptoms. There is always a...

In a previous post, we suggested tips for confirming that a potential skilled nursing facility or residential nursing home has the appropriate staff to address...

Communication is key to any relationship. It is no different when it’s the relationship between nursing home residents and their caregivers. When you place your...

Certain groups of nursing home residents are at a greater risk of sustaining abuse and neglect. Residents with communication complications or mental health conditions are...

Nursing home residents have the right to be free from any form of elder abuse and be treated with respect. The use of restraints when...

Falls are among the most common injuries in nursing homes among the elderly. Statistics show that nearly thousands of California and Washington residents succumb to...

According to the World Health Organization, dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people. Dementia, which is a syndrome...

Your loved one is having trouble remembering certain facts; they are disoriented and confused about a lot of details. It seems like they may have...

When you and your family make the decision to place your elderly loved one into a nursing home, you want to have the reassurance that...

A recent study has found that a class of drugs known as anticholinergics may increase the risk of dementia in patients aged 55 years and...

It is no secret that many people have difficulty asking others for help. Elders living in Southern California are no different. Even though physical and...