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Moving into an assisted living facility or a nursing home is a huge step that may feel like a terrible blow to a senior facing the loss of their independence. Most seniors would prefer to remain in their own familiar homes as they enjoy their golden years and even as they enter the elderly portion Read More…
Medical advances and increased awareness of dental hygiene have resulted in a growing population of elderly individuals in the U.S. and worldwide with those at an advanced age still retaining at least some of their natural teeth. While having natural teeth generally supports a longer lifespan because it allows the elderly to consume a wider Read More…
The elderly in a nursing home may feel isolated from their family and friends as well as experiencing the common feelings of loss from the necessity of leaving behind their home and familiar routine. Feelings of isolation and hopelessness in the elderly may lead to a decline in their physical and cognitive condition. Sadly, studies Read More…
Most families love and cherish their elderly family members, but there comes a time when an aging loved one requires full-time monitoring and access to medical care that exceeds the family’s abilities. When it’s time to place an elder into a nursing home, we either abide by their wishes in a pre-arranged care plan or Read More…
Most families love and cherish their elderly loved ones, even when they place them in assisted living facilities or nursing homes for care needs that exceed the family’s abilities. Tragically, members of our most vulnerable generation sometimes experience abuse at the hands of those tasked with their care, including nursing home caregivers, home health aides, Read More…
Some people use the terms “nursing home” and “assisted living” interchangeably, but these are very different facilities offering different levels of care. An assisted living facility generally offers active seniors a safe living environment in a community setting but with private quarters. They receive regular wellness checks, enroll in meal plans, and have access to Read More…
Aging is not an easy process for anyone. As life expectancy increases due to healthcare advances, more and more people are living longer and enjoying more time with their family, friends, and favorite activities. Sadly, the “golden years” also commonly involve comorbidities, mobility problems, and complex medication regimens that make it difficult or dangerous for Read More…
Bedsores cause more than just pain and scarring, they can also lead to infection, sepsis, and death, especially in elderly nursing home residents and those with compromised immunity. Bedsores—or pressure sores—develop in patients, paralyzed individuals, or nursing home residents with mobility problems. Recognizing and promptly addressing bedsores with appropriate medical treatment is essential to prevent Read More…
The nation’s elderly residents deserve high-quality care with compassion and respect for their human dignity. Sadly, as many as one in five elders reported abuse between 2020 and 2022. This spike in abuse cases occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic while reporting in previous years showed abuse rates at one in ten elderly Americans. The elderly Read More…
Families with an aging loved one do thorough research and place their elder in the best possible nursing home facility within their budgets, anticipating that the loved one will receive the skilled, compassionate care they deserve. Sadly, an estimated five million elderly Americans suffer from abuse in nursing homes each year. The process of discovering Read More…
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