We talk a lot about the problems facing long-term nursing care and the employees of that industry. Residents face potential neglect, depression, anxiety, and declining health. Nursing home staff face burnout, poor compensation, tough working conditions, and administrations that don’t understand their needs as employees. But what about the caregiver who also works a full-time […]
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Finances are a huge source of anxiety for most people. Everyone, from all age groups and backgrounds, experiences uncertainty when it comes to financial decisions and welfare. This worry increases for senior citizens as they struggle to maintain their independence and start relying more on others to help pay bills and manage bank accounts. According
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As their name suggests, the Los Angeles Social Isolation Impact Coalition’s (LASIIC) primary focus is the impact of isolation on long-term care residents. So it’s no surprise that their efforts consistently address isolation and have even expanded beyond the bounds of Los Angeles. Recently, the organization visited Japan, learning more about their social programs and
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For a few years now, the staffing standard for nursing homes has been at the forefront of long-term care policy change. Between the initial final rule from CMS and the significant discussion and backlash that followed from various avenues, it is hard to say which way the legislature currently stands. To add more unknowns, the
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It’s been a few years since the Biden administration added nursing home care to their list of priorities. Since then, we’ve seen a variety of improvements in awareness, if not in policy itself. However, we are still seeing clear pushes for better care and improved policy. In California, Governor Newsom signed twelve new laws each
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In less than three months, two residents of the Ararat Nursing Facility in Mission Hills died under suspicious circumstances that directly point to negligence. After investigation, violations were found at the nursing home which were cited as “substantial factors” in the deaths of one resident in March and another in June. Both resident deaths were
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We often focus our attention on the residents and elderly Americans who need care. But what about the caregivers? They need just as much support and just as many resources to do their job and take care of some of America’s most vulnerable citizens. In fact, it might be more important that caregivers have what
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Despite our best efforts to provide key resources to nursing home residents across the country, there is always new information to share. While there may be many in-person trainings, conferences, and plenty of people to go to for help (such as your ombudsman), there are also a huge number of online resources for nursing home
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The adage is true: knowledge is power. Knowing your rights and the policies that shape quality care is incredibly important to bettering the nursing home and care facility industry. But there is also power in using your voice. For those residents who are still able to advocate for themselves or are passionate about advocating for
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Our local efforts to prevent abuse have helped make great strides in protecting our most vulnerable elderly population. However, sometimes help is needed at a higher level. In the past decade an effort has been made at the federal level to reform the nursing home industry, address staffing needs, and so much more. In order
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