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When you help a loved one move into a nursing home, you do it for their comfort, safety and health. You want them to have the protection of professionals who understand the safety risks and health needs of older individuals. Especially if your loved one has dementia,...
For the most part, people across the United States love dogs. Canine companions can give people a lift when they are down, they provide a source of stability and overall pleasant company in the home setting. This is why millions of households across the country have...
There is one thing that elders should never go through, and that is abuse. Elder abuse of any kind can make their lives awful and even lead to injuries or death. While many people think of elder abuse as physical or verbal abuse, there are other forms that could...
If you are hurt by someone’s dog, something to keep in mind is that California has strict liability laws. What this means is that the state has decided that it’s the responsibility of the dog’s owner to make sure that their pet does not harm others. If the pet does...
Nursing home abuse is a major problem in the United States. Many people who are in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities face abuse from those who are meant to be caring for them. Why is it such a prevalent issue? There are several theories, but what may be...
In a nursing home, one of the things that residents should have monitored is their fluid intake. The elderly often have trouble drinking enough water to stay hydrated, so the staff should be monitoring how much water they have in their meals or cups in their rooms....
To many people, bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are synonymous with nursing home living, especially for those who can't walk without assistance anymore. Certainly, those who live in nursing homes are at increased risk of developing bedsores due to their living...
If you go visit your elderly loved one in a nursing home and they just don’t seem like themselves, you may assume it’s one side effect of getting older. And that may be true. But you also want to consider whether or not they’re being neglected or ignored, especially...
A study of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nursing homes conducted by USA Today and The Boston Globe in 2019 revealed how the residents at least 25 of its facilities faced neglect at employees' hands. Sadly, it doesn't take reading or listening to too many...