Whoever said, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” probably never lived in a nursing home. Sometimes it may be challenging to “make lemonade” out of the figurative lemons life is handing [...]
Many people cherish the most senior members of their families. At some point, most older people need assistance at home. But behind closed doors, are your loved ones getting the best care? [...]
Sometimes we all need a little help. An older or disabled person may need the kind of assistance that is primarily offered in long-term care facilities and nursing homes. For instance, Mary’s [...]
Whether you or a loved one live in a long-term care facility, you need to understand how to recognize signs of nursing home neglect. It’s not always easy to spot. However, proper care is critical [...]
Alice was frustrated. She had known that moving into a nursing home meant losing some of her independence. However, Alice felt the nursing home had gone too far. She felt many emotions, including [...]
After carefully choosing and vetting a nursing home, Marge’s family moved her in. Of course, they were relieved that she would be safer because someone would be with her all the time. However, [...]
While choosing a nursing home, you may look at licenses and certificates. For example, does the home have a long-term care facility license? You may also look at the latest state inspection [...]
According to a recent article in the National Law Review, about 75% of skilled nursing facilities are significantly understaffed. Illinois nursing homes are no exception. In fact, understaffing [...]
Many of us have elderly parents, family, friends, and loved ones. As people age, they may need a little more tender loving care. One way to help is by watching for signs of elder abuse. It can [...]
It is sometimes impossible for a family to provide skilled nursing care to their loved ones at home. However, it is also difficult to move a beloved family member to a nursing home to be cared [...]
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