At a certain point, many of us become aware of our parents’ age. We become aware that they – the ones who fed and clothed us – are no longer the autonomous, self-assured beings they once were. This transition is difficult, emotionally and practically. On the one hand, it’s hard to know exactly when to make the leap to assisted living. And on the other hand, even if you do decide that your loved one requires more help than you can offer, it’s not … [Read more...]
Legislators Scramble to Address Nursing Home Tragedy in Florida
Florida officials delivered dire news this Thanksgiving Eve, announcing that the deaths of 12 residents of a nursing home in Hollywood Hills are now being treated as homicides. Authorities have not yet named a perpetrator, but according to the Broward County Medical Examiner’s office, the elderly victims died prematurely as a result of heat exposure. Miranda Grossman, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Police Department, said, “Who gets charged is … [Read more...]