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When someone has memory issues or major physical problems, even getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration without assistance can be difficult. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of dehydration in seniors, particularly among those in nursing homes,...
The decision to place your aging parent or guardian in a nursing home is not an easy one. However, it may be the best move since you may not be there to assist or care for them round the clock. Unfortunately, they may end up facing abuse in the very facilities meant...
Not having enough staff on hand is a common issue at many nursing homes. One of the ways for the companies that run these facilities to maximize their profits is to keep their costs as low as possible, and staffing is a major expense. Fewer staff members on duty at...
According to the pharmaceutical records, schizophrenia is on the rise among the elderly in the United States. Does that sound shocking? It should. Schizophrenia is not typically a “late-in-life” disease. It’s usually diagnosed in men by their late teens or early 20s...
A fall, even from the same level rather than a great height, could cause severe injury to an older adult. One in four older adults will suffer a fall in any given year, making them a major source of concern for family members. Worries about fall risks are a common...
It’s never easy to put a loved one in a nursing home. You’d much rather have them at home with you, but they require more care than you can give -- but you’re still concerned about their well-being. Maybe it’s time to get a “granny cam.” A new law makes cameras legal...
Nursing home neglect is more common than many people realize, and it can have serious ramifications for the victims. Elderly victims can suffer major injuries, see their existing conditions get worse or even pass away due to neglect. In some cases, this is because...
With COVID-19 outbreaks dropping by close to 90% in nursing homes since winter, more and more of these facilities have gradually opened for in-person visits but with many safety measures in place. Your father is a nursing home resident, and you know that the isolation...
We often trust the care and attention of our elderly loved ones to a nursing home staff. Unfortunately, whether due to poor training, lack of funds or simple negligence, a staff might fail in their duties and cause serious complications such as malnutrition and...
Perhaps you volunteered at a nursing home once, so you know about the bonds that develop between volunteers and residents. Now, your elderly parent is a resident in a busy nursing home, and you worry about neglect as well as abuse. Could a volunteer provide you with...