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 they are safe. This is…
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While neglect of elders is often an intentional act by caregivers, it is important to understand that many times as people age, they begin to neglect their own care. This…
If you have a loved elder in your life who doesn’t live near you, it can prove challenging to keep an eye on the care they are receiving in a…
Identity theft continues to arise as a harsh reality for millions of Americans each year. In fact, according to the Justice Department, more than 11 million Americans fall victim to…
When it comes to ensuring the well-being of nursing home residents, staffing levels play a vital role. Adequate staffing is essential for providing quality care and, perhaps most importantly, preventing…
Many elderly care facilities around the country have been cited for serious violations. It might come as a shock that these facilities have high ratings despite endangering residents. A recent…
Nursing homes can be held responsible for any act of neglect or abuse that causes harm to an elderly resident. It can be difficult to take legal action against a…
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 other thinking skills severe enough…
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 parent, spouse, or other loved…
Did you know that when you place your relative into a nursing home and the facility receives federal funding from sources, such as Medicare, the residents are entitled to specific…