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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…

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…

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…

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…

A stroke is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted due to either a blockage or bleeding in the brain. Around 800,000 individuals are diagnosed with strokes each year, a concerning statistic. What’s even more concerning to the medical community is the alarming prevalence of strokes…

We trust and rely on our doctors and other medical providers to deliver the highest quality care—after all, our health, safety, and lives are at stake when we put ourselves in their hands. Learning that a doctor’s mistake, carelessness, or failure to follow through on critical aspects of care caused a serious injury or…

Our nation’s elderly are vulnerable to life-altering impacts when they suffer injuries. Sadly, a hip fracture often leads to a serious decline in overall health due to the need for surgery, immobilization, and decreased independence. Falls are the most common cause of nursing home injuries and the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, largely…

As families, we care for our elderly family members for as long as possible, but often a time comes when their care needs exceed the family’s capabilities. That’s when families either turn to their elderly loved one’s pre-chosen nursing home facility plan or begin seeking a nursing home to care for their family member….

Our aging loved ones are entitled to more than just the basics of care, they also deserve compassion and respect for their human dignity. Nursing home caregivers and others who care for the elderly have the duty to provide diligent care, humane treatment, and respect for the individual’s feelings and sense of well-being. During…

No parent enjoys the idea of injecting their beloved child with a cocktail of mysterious vaccine ingredients, yet historically, parents received the news of novel, life-saving vaccines with joy and wonder. A simple walk through an old cemetery helps today’s parents understand the critical importance of life-saving vaccines for children who once commonly died…