Patient handling is a twofold risk for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. In addition to being a source of danger for patients when being […]
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
When families take their loved ones to live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, their goal is to have their family member safe
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
Though the winter solstice isn’t until December 21st, many states have already begun their descent into winter, which includes colder weather, shorter days, and the
Earlier this year, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, other businesses, and individuals found their establishments heavily damaged by severe hurricanes. Atlantic hurricane season will officially
United States Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz has proposed a new law that would require nursing homes to have generators that are capable of powering air
Proposed Legislation Calls for New Nursing Home RequirementsRead More
The past few months have seen numerous examples of devastating disasters in the United States. The back-to-back Atlantic hurricanes have left many businesses in the
Disaster Preparation for Assisted Living FacilitiesRead More
For many people, making the decision to place one of their relatives in a nursing home or other facility can be a difficult one. They
