June is National Elder Abuse Awareness Month. If you have a loved one living in a nursing home, this is a good opportunity to educate yourself on the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, and to take action if you suspect something is amiss. The best defense residents of long-term care facilities have is their families. Visit often to play games, eat a meal, or simply talk. Frequent, unannounced visits to your loved one’s home remain one of … [Read more...]
Falls in Nursing Homes
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1,800 nursing home residents die as a result of falls each year. The rate of falls in nursing home residents is about twice that of older adult who live in the community. About 35% of fall injuries occur in nursing home residents who cannot walk. Nursing home residents are often at a higher risk of falling for some of the same reasons that they need nursing home care, … [Read more...]