Some people living at nursing homes recognize that they need intensive support for their health and safety. Many others resent the effect that nursing home oversight has on their daily lives. They dislike living in the communal space or feel as though the caretakers...
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3 ways nursing home negligence can lead to resident falls
Negligence at a nursing home could be the result of staff burnout, poor training practices or even intentional understaffing to save money. When the businesses that run nursing homes cut corners, the people that live in those facilities and depend on their employees...
Deadly fungus may be a concern for nursing home residents
People know that there are risks in nursing homes that aren't really safety concerns in other environments. Bedsores, falls that lead to broken hips and abuse by care providers are all known safety issues that compromise the quality of life for older adults. Those...
The types of nursing home neglect
Many Burlington County residents have had to make the agonizing decision to place their loved one in a nursing home. Everyone will get old at some time and most will require additional care. For families who are not able to provide this type of skilled care, nursing...
4 Red flags to watch for when finding a nursing home
While you knew that eventually, the day would come where you'd have to decide about placing your parent or loved one into a long-term care facility, it doesn't make the process any less difficult when that day arrives. Nursing home abuse and neglect are rampant, and...
What causes malnutrition in nursing homes?
Putting a loved one in a nursing home was a big decision. After being a long time recipient of their love and support, you came to realize that with your busy schedule, you alone could not provide for them. Mixed emotions often follow decisions like these....