Senior citizens who drink alcohol have a much higher risk of experiencing brain bleeds after suffering a slip and fall. Increasing awareness among Senior Citizens is the key to preventing these slip and falls which often cause serious personal injuries. According to a new study, even seniors who drink moderately…
Medicare warnings to nursing homes that are believed to engage in the overuse of antipsychotic drugs among their residents can help reduce these dangerous practices. Some of the common medications that can be used on nursing home residents include quetiapine which is often used to help treat symptoms of anxiety,…
Understaffing at nursing homes is a primary cause of abuse and neglect at these facilities. The White House has moved to tackle such neglect by imposing a minimum staffing requirement on nursing homes. In the final version of the new rule, the Biden administration has clarified that at least one …
Many nursing homes in the United States continue to face staffing shortages and struggle with controlling infections in their facilities. Both issues present serious health and safety concerns for residents. Unfortunately, neither challenge is easily addressed. According to a new report, many nursing facilities in the United States continue to…
Poor dental health, including bleeding gums and cavities have long been known to be a risk factor for general health. A new study finds that far too many residents of nursing homes in Georgia and across the country suffer from poor dental care that also risks their health. Good oral…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently announced a proposed rule that would set minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes across the country. Regulators believe that this would help increase standards of care for the elderly and sick at these facilities, and prevent nursing home neglect. Unfortunately,…
Even though the elderly are at risk of major complications from Covid- 19, most nursing homes around the country used alarmingly low levels of antiviral drugs that are proven to fight symptoms of the deadly disease on their residents, during the pandemic. The failure to use appropriate medications could lead…
This June, elder advocate organizations around the country are calling for a focus on the rights of seniors, and the prevention of abuse and neglect involving elderly persons, millions of who live in nursing homes. On June 15, elder organizations across the world including the World Health Organization at the…
A study published recently finds race -based differences in how nursing homes report fall accidents and pressure ulcers involving residents on their premises. These differences could make it difficult for families of elderly persons looking for reliable nursing homes for their loved ones. The results of the study were published…
The federal administration has announced that it will soon launch an investigation of the wrongful use or overuse of antipsychotic drugs on patients in nursing homes. The administration has long been investigating the misuse of antipsychotic sedatives, including those that are typically prescribed for nursing home patients who do not…