Bedsores, which people also call pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, have a strong association with hospitals and nursing home facilities. You may have heard stories before about older adults and those with serious medical issues developing bedsores while in the care...
When you helped your mother move into a nursing home, you already knew that she was unstable on her feet. That’s why you chose a nursing home that had many fall-prevention tools in place. On the bed, there was a padded alarm system that would alert the nurses if your...
Everyone agrees that preventing long-term care facility neglect is always better than dealing with its aftermath. When choosing a facility, you or a relative can ask other families in your community about their experiences. You can also speak with someone at the local...
You’ve probably heard of gangrene, but most people wouldn’t recognize it when they saw it for the first time – until the symptoms are so serious that the condition is likely to lead to amputation or death. Unfortunately, gangrene can and does happen to seniors in...
An elderly person who lives in a nursing home or assisted living center needs to know that they’re going to get the proper care. They are dependent on those caregivers. Unfortunately, many elderly people do not get the care that they need. Instead, they may even...
When someone makes an estate plan or writes a will, they can essentially choose anyone that they want to add to that will. It is true that most people choose beneficiaries who are friends, family members, or perhaps even charities or religious institutions. But there...
Your loved one is in a nursing home, and they seem to be in fairly good physical health. What you're concerned about is that they're being abused financially. Perhaps your loved one told you that they've been giving financial gifts to the nursing home workers. Maybe...
Older adults are vulnerable when compared to younger people. They may have less physical strength, compromised mental faculties and no current stream of income other than retirement benefits. They may depend on their family and trusted professionals to manage the...
Age affects every person differently, but there are certain common issues that people experience in their seventh decades and beyond. Decreasing bone density and a loss of muscle mass both contribute to people's likelihood of falling. Especially in cases where people...
Your elderly relative has been completely independent for decades. They’ve looked after their own health, finances and other aspects of life. They’ve even dedicated much of their time to helping other people. Unfortunately, age has caught up with them, and it is your...
