As Americans age, the chance of undergoing surgery at some point after the age of 65 rises dramatically. In the U.S. alone, over 15 million […]
Nursing homes and skilled care facilities have a duty to provide their patients with safe, cost-effective care. While there are many methods by which these
Immunizations: An Important Line of Defense in Nursing HomesRead More
Residents of nursing homes face many unique challenges. This is a vulnerable population, particularly in regards to health concerns. Caregivers at nursing homes and assisted
In the United States, over one million people aged 65 or over identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans (LGBT). As this population grows older,
Failure to Provide LGBT Care: A Rising Cause of Nursing Home ClaimsRead More
Millions of elderly Americans rely on the care and shelter provided by nursing homes. Patients of nursing homes and skilled care facilities have a right
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After devastating hurricanes impacted nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region of the United States in recent years, lawmakers and regulatory
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On May 1, we celebrated World Asthma Day. This annual event, organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, aims to improve asthma awareness and care
For nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, it is understood that staff and other professionals need to keep an eye on their residents, both
Just two days ago, the Human Rights Watch published the study “They Want Docile: How Nursing Homes in the United States Overmedicate People with Dementia”,
New Human Rights Watch Study Reports the Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing HomesRead More
A recent study from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has examined the correlation between infections, antibiotic use, and confusion. It was found that
