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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 this article, you will learn more about how life-threatening bedsores...

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 Huntington’s disease. These conditions limit awareness of location and actions,...

Malnutrition is such a serious issue in the elderly population that many localities and some countries have taken the initiative to establish meal programs designed to fight malnutrition in the elderly population. Chicago’s Meals On Wheels Program Chicago has a private...

Bedsores are a serious problem in nursing homes, especially for residents who have limited mobility. Thankfully, there are a variety of special mattresses and cushions available to help prevent and manage pressure ulcers. If your loved one’s nursing home failed...

With so many nursing home residents requiring personalized care and attention and so few nursing staff to provide all the necessary care, many in the nursing home and long-term care communities are looking for reliable solutions that can help fill the gap....

Sometimes elderly people are afflicted with diseases or conditions that will ultimately render them mentally incompetent. Once these individuals become incompetent, they will be unable to make their own decision, remember who they are, won’t necessarily be aware of their...

While we can all agree that dehydration and malnutrition of an elderly person due to neglect is clearly a form of nursing home abuse, there may be differing opinions as to what malnutrition and dehydration feel like to the affected...

3D printing is a very exciting new technology that seems to have potential applications in a variety of fields, even in the area of food preparation. Food printing innovator, Biozoon, a German company, has been working on a 3D printer specifically...

Most elderly people have a variety of medical conditions and diseases, which require treatment and/or management via the use of prescription medications. Whether it is high blood pressure or hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, or even psychotic issues, some prescription medications...