As we close out Residents’ Rights Month, there are some final notes we’d like to make. In order to ensure quality care for yourself and loved ones, it is vital to know how to approach finding and securing your spot at a nursing home or care facility. Here we’d like to join the Consumer Voice […]
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It’s finally October, which means we are in full swing of celebrating Residents’ Rights Month! This is a great time to familiarize yourself with the prevalence and effects of elder abuse in nursing homes, as well as take time to visit with elderly members of your community. This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme is “Inspiring
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Time and again we see ample evidence proving that the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked unfathomable damage on nursing home residents and staff. And as of September 2022, we have even more substantiated evidence of widespread neglect, staffing shortages, and more. In the past few days, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis published some of their
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As the country recovers from the pandemic, it is key that we do not forget about some of the critical shortcomings of the American nursing home system. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, family members, administrators, and others noticed some serious flaws in the system that had a huge impact on residents, staff, and
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Just last month, in August of 2022, new legislation was introduced in the United States House of Representatives that aims to improve nursing home conditions and quality of life for residents. Brought to the House by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), there are two key bills that are part of her plan to improve nursing homes
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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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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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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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For years the news of opioid abuse has been sweeping across the country. Towns and cities have seen the tragic effects of the opioid crisis and many are calling for solutions. Risks and issues that come with surgical procedures are usually discussed, but often, the risks associated with the pain medication after surgery is not.
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The work to overhaul and rebuild the nursing home system is continuing as CMS addresses multiple problems and makes essential changes. A few weeks ago Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) removed the COVID-19 Emergency Waivers, and they have been diligent in issuing new visitation guidelines to limit the harmful effects of isolation. Their
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