Over the past year or so the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a number of regulation changes, including new guidelines for nursing home surveyors. Along those same lines, and in order to continue improving nursing home care, CMS has released more comprehensive changes to nursing home regulations. These guidelines come as […]
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Among the various forms of nursing home abuse and neglect, malnutrition is one issue that can be out of the control of the nursing home staff. While a form of neglect, malnutrition has many contributing factors, and though it may not be the fault of the facility or staff, it certainly an issue that should
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Abuse in the elderly can have serious consequences on their health, especially if they already suffer from a disease or are older due to the weakness and vulnerability that this represents in the elderly. Generally, abuse occurs by those who care for the elderly because seeing that they are vulnerable and do not have the
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It’s been a while since we’ve talked about helpful podcasts for seniors and anyone interested in the nursing home world. There are so many podcasts out there which means it’s sometimes hard to narrow down the ones you’re interested in. Last time we talked about podcasts for seniors who want to stay informed. So this
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Alzheimer’s is a disease that usually affects older adults and causes memory loss, problems with your thoughts and even the way you go about your daily activities. Although at first this disease may seem minimally invasive, over time the symptoms worsen, which means that the elderly who suffer from it require special care and daily
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We are always encouraging the public to advocate for the safety, respectful treatment, and quality of life of older Americans. By doing so, we are able to set up solid, well-run systems that cater to the needs of one of the most vulnerable demographics. Additionally, advocacy results in laws and policies that can radically change
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When it comes to diseases and other health issues that directly affect older Americans in nursing homes, respiratory infections are some of the most common and deadly. Often, the presence of respiratory infection can be a sign of nursing home neglect, and if left unattended and untreated, can lead to death. That’s why it’s important
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