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The Chicago Tribune reports that two young certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at a St. Charles nursing home have been fired after abusing a nursing home resident and videotaping the abuse.  Jacqueline Santos and Chemyra Barnett, both 18 years old and students at...

There are many situations that can cause a nursing home resident to trip and fall accidentally. In particular, changes in the elevation level of the floor can pose as a trip hazard. Even a slight change in elevation, merely 0.25-0.5 inches, is...

Malnutrition is a blanket term that refers to either a surplus of nutrition or a nutrition deficiency. A deficiency exists when intake does not satisfy demand, while a surplus exists if more of a nutrient is being taken in than is...

Accidental trips and falls remain the leading cause of injury and death among nursing home residents in the United States. Around 1,800 deaths each year link directly or indirectly to falls. These risks make fall prevention a core duty for...

In end of life situations, every person has the right to decide how their care should be handled, but many lose the ability to make clear choices due to cognitive decline, unconsciousness, or serious illness. Conflicts can arise when a...

Water is an essential element for supporting life: it provides sustenance, hydrates the body, and balances chemicals within the blood. It is one of the six essential basic nutrients humans need in their diet, along with vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats,...

The Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report investigating medical treatment and care in nursing homes across America. Specifically, the study focused on determining the national incidence rate for adverse and temporary harm events for Medicare...

The winter weather has been particularly bad this year. The Chicago Tribune reports that this is the 8th snowiest winter Chicago has ever seen, and there is more snow on the way. Most people consider snow to be a major inconvenience, causing...

This weekend it is time to set the clocks forward an hour for Daylight Savings Time. After a long, dreary winter, everyone can relate to that feeling that blossoms up inside as the signs of spring start to grow. The...