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Various predictive tools have been developed over the years to assist medical staff in determining whether a person is at a high risk of developing a bedsore. In particular, these...

A heart attack, also known as a cardiac arrest, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood supply is cut off to the heart. Smooth muscle cells in the...

When nursing home residents leave their nursing home facilities, it can be very scary for the family members of the eloped resident. While some elopements are deliberate acts done by fully...

There are immense health benefits to drinking plenty of water. Water keeps our body tissues moist, such as the eyes, mouth, and throat wet; our joints well lubricated; and helps to...

Many people think that malnutrition is simply not getting enough food to eat. However, there are actually many different types of malnutrition, such as protein deficiency, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies....

As we age, we become more susceptible to certain conditions and types of injuries. Bedsores, however, are completely preventable. They are a sign of neglect, not of normal aging. In...

Wandering happens at any time and places residents in serious danger. The risk rises for older adults with cognitive impairments such as dementia, amnesia, cerebral palsy, or Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or...