Aging adults often require support to continue living independently. Some of them may be able to rely on family members or friends for the care and help that they need, while others may need to even the senior living communities or even nursing homes. Older adults...
Month: July 2021
Are urinary tract infections a sign of nursing home neglect?
One of the most commonly diagnosed infections among nursing home patients is a urinary tract infection (UTI). A urinary tract infection can easily be treated with good hydration and antibiotics in most people. Unfortunately, these may go untreated if the nursing...
What financial abuse of an elder looks like
When you think about putting a loved one into a nursing home or having someone take over caring for them, one thing you need to be cautious of is financial abuse. Unlike physical, medical or mental abuse, financial abuse involves a situation where one party takes...
