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When You Are Injured And Vulnerable
People typically move to nursing homes because they have physical challenges or have begun experiencing cognitive decline. The professionals working at the nursing home may conduct numerous tests during the intake process. They evaluate an older adult’s fall risk and...
People who have elderly loved ones in a nursing home or other type of residential care facility tend to worry about all kinds of things. Falls are a big concern. Understaffing is also a serious problem these days. When there aren’t enough staff members caring for...
Surviving family members can seek justice through wrongful death lawsuits in specific scenarios. If there is proof that either negligence or illegal behavior led to someone dying, a lawsuit seeking compensation for the practical consequences of the death could be...
Many short-staffed nursing homes hide a troubling reality under the guise of routine care. Staff frequently misuse strong psychotropic drugs to quiet residents who simply require extra attention. By labeling normal anxiety or confusion as “agitation,” these facilities...
A nursing home should offer residents the necessary assistance and services to maintain good personal hygiene. This includes bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, incontinence care and changing bed linens and clothing. A resident should be clean and live in a healthy...
Nursing home residents need the facility’s staff members to provide specific types of assistance. Some residents need to have their fluid input and output monitored. Even residents who don’t have that specific need should still be monitored for hydration. Hydration...
Falls are a serious concern in nursing homes because they can lead to serious injuries, such as head injuries and fractures. For many residents, a fall is not the result of a single cause. Instead, it’s more likely to be the culmination of many factors, such as muscle...
A bedsore should never be treated as a normal part of nursing home care. When a resident develops a Stage IV pressure ulcer, the injury has already become severe. At that stage, the wound extends deep into the tissue and may expose muscle, tendon or bone. It can cause...
Selecting a nursing home for a loved one can be challenging. You want a place that will be comfortable, but also one that will provide the appropriate level of care. Unfortunately, some nursing homes have major issues that leave residents exposed to emotional and...
Nursing home residents count on staff members to take care of their needs, which requires a multifaceted care team. Even residents who need minimal care will likely need the assistance of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. Each of...