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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 matter is that almost all nursing homes have internal staffing problems or...

Main Takeaways: Immobility in the elderly can be the result of physical injuries, medical conditions, or the patient’s mental health. Common effects of immobility include constipation, muscle deterioration, and shallow breathing. Low-impact forms of exercise and even making sure the...

An intellectually disabled Texas man entered a Lubbock community in September following residence in a low-quality Iowa establishment for three decades. Having worked at a turkey processing plant for 41 cents per hour, the man was relocated to a Midland, TX nursing home...

The nursing home industry is changing. Companies that operate nursing homes are becoming increasingly interested in attracting short-term baby boomer patients instead of the traditional older, long-term residents. Two Types of Nursing Home Care Nursing homes can provide two distinct types...

Elopement and wandering incidents are major safety concerns for the elderly residing in a home.  Wandering, in particular, is sometimes considered to be a pathology.  Residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease have an increased risk of wandering, which can lead to...

When considering possible nursing home facilities for your loved one, it is important to carefully assess each candidate facility and determine if it is a place where your loved one will be safe, cared for, and comfortable. Paying for nursing home...

Many age-related medical conditions require pain control and symptom management through prescription drugs. Many older adults take multiple medications at the same time, often called a prescription cocktail. Each medication comes from a licensed physician or specialist because the patient...

It is heartbreaking every time a story comes on the news or is reported in the paper about an elderly person being abused or neglected by his or her caregivers. These people, who are supposed to be enjoying their golden...