Making the transition from an independent life to living in a nursing home is rarely easy for an elderly person. Fear, anger, anxiety, and many more emotions can make the…
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The antibiotic is considered one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind. However, scientist have been studying antibiotic resistance since the 1940’s. In 1947, penicillin became ineffective against…
Though much of the conversation around elder abuse is centered on nursing home malpractice, the leading issue many elders are currently facing is self-neglect. Self-neglect is defined by the National…
It is nearly impossible to avoid any medication error at a nursing home, meaning every individual establishment is required by state inspectors to keep their error rate below 5 percent….
Choosing to place yourself or a loved one in a nursing home can be extremely difficult. Finding the right one is even harder. A wealth of information exists online and…
Dehydration is a serious health risk, especially in elderly people. Individuals over 65, who live alone or with their elderly partner, are at a higher risk of dehydration than other…
One of the most vulnerable and overlooked populations in the United States is people over the age of 65. Loved ones are usually on the lookout for things such as…
If you have a loved one in a long-term care nursing home, you know how difficult it can be to visit more than once or twice per week. You are…
Nursing homes are often under-staffed in an effort to maximize profits or because they are underfunded. With the number of elderly people requiring care increasing at a record pace, some…
If a loved elder in your family is showing signs that they need assistance in their lives because they are no longer able to manage everything as they once did,…