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Anticoagulation therapy is commonly used to reduce the risk of blood clot formation in nursing home residents who may be at an increased risk of suffering a stroke due to immobility,...

In theory, patients enter hospitals to heal and recover. Sadly, many older patients face a high risk of decline during recovery. An acute illness often leaves them unable to live...

Anticoagulation therapy makes use of drugs [called anticoagulants] that reduces the body’s ability to form blood clots. These drugs are able to do this by inhibiting the production of Vitamin K...

Whether a resident in a nursing home is restrained physically or through the use of chemicals can either be a positive or negative action on the part of the staff,...

Not so long ago, society generally and families in particular, dealt with the physical and mental problems of aging loved ones differently than today. To begin with, the need to...

There’s a lot more to being dehydrated than just being thirsty, but for most people being thirsty isn’t a good thing. It usually means that they are already at least...

The Dangers of Wandering Behavior and Elopement Wandering and elopement are serious behaviors that nursing home residents may experience, and they can pose significant risks to their safety. These behaviors...

It’s a scary thought to think about – especially if you already have a loved one who is living in a nursing home as you read this. The truth of the...