There are many risks for older adults living in nursing homes. They are medically vulnerable overall due to the effects of age on the human body. Older adults are prone to falls and broken bones. They tend to be more susceptible to infections and often take longer to...
Those in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, sometimes do not receive appropriate care from the professionals who should support them. Drug errors, for example, could reduce how effective treatment is for a vulnerable adult or might put them at risk of...
Families often decide to move their older loved ones into nursing homes due to medical challenges or support needs. Someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease faces cognitive decline that could make living alone a very risky prospect, for example. The children,...
Enrolling a loved one into a nursing home can be a difficult decision, but it’s often made with the hope of providing them with the best possible care and support. Families often place immense trust in these facilities to provide the highest standard of care for their...
The whole family might need to discuss the decision to move an older adult into a nursing home. Often, aging adults would prefer to stay home if possible. The family could very well end up fighting over whether a move is necessary and how to handle an older adult's...
Complicated medication regimens are often part of getting older. People may need medication to control their blood sugar and their blood pressure. They may need to take multiple different medications every day. The more medical challenges someone faces, the more...
There are many ways for nursing homes to protect vulnerable residents from potentially debilitating falls. Having enough employees on hand to provide support is quite important. So is designing living spaces so that they are accessible. Responding as quickly as...
If there's one injury that people strongly associate with older adults, it would probably be a bedsore. Those who live in nursing homes often spend quite a bit of their time in bed or in chairs. They may struggle to move around without the support of staff, which...
Few are more vulnerable than our aging loved ones. We take care to research and find them a nursing home that will meet their needs and maybe even offer some enjoyable benefits. But how do we know they are well-cared for? How do we know they are safe? If you find...
Nursing home neglect can manifest in various ways, including: Malnutrition: Unexplained weight loss, dehydration, or signs of malnutrition can be indicators of neglect, as staff should ensure residents receive proper nutrition and hydration. Bedsores: Pressure ulcers...