Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are standard options for older adults who require daily around-the-clock surveillance and nursing care. Some studies indicate that approximately 1.4 million older Americans live in nursing facilities across the country, and that number will undoubtedly continue to rise. While some nursing homes provide safe conditions, many Indiana nursing homes engage in unsafe practices...
Continue ReadingThe elderly are one of the most vulnerable groups of people in our society. However, sadly, nursing home abuse is an unfortunate occurrence that happens all too often. If someone you love is a nursing home resident and you suspect they are being abused, you must take action immediately. Most people know that you should report nursing home abuse...
Continue ReadingNo one wants to think about moving a loved one to a nursing home only to find out they are at high risk for abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, abuse in nursing homes is a widespread problem that affects countless elderly patients across the country. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s imperative to visit regularly...
Continue ReadingWhen you move a loved one to a nursing home, you expect the nursing home will treat them with the respect and professionalism they deserve. However, nursing home abuse and neglect are problems plaguing facilities across the country. Do you know what to do if you suspect abuse in a nursing home? Taking the proper steps can help keep...
Continue ReadingCOVID-19, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Whatever you call it, there is no doubt your newsfeed and daily life have been affected by this illness in some way. More susceptible to COVID-19 are those with weakened immune systems. For example, the elderly. In fact, nursing homes are one of the most at-risk places when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. Let’s look...
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Continue ReadingDeciding to put a loved one in a nursing home is always a difficult decision. Rarely does an elderly loved one ever want to leave their home at such an age to live in a nursing home. Make the process as painless as possible by putting due diligence into choosing a retirement home that best suits your parents or...
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