Sepsis is a life-threatening infection that spreads throughout the entire body and occurs when “chemicals released into the bloodstream to fight the infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body,” according to The Mayo Clinic. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), there are more than 1.5 million cases of sepsis each year, and sepsis kills more than 250,000 Americans each year. The elderly are … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Residents Exposed to Nuedexta over-Prescription
Neudexta (commonly referred to as the little red pill) has seen a meteoric rise in prescriptions in nursing homes in recent years. This, according to a recent report, has been the direct result of aggressive marketing that targets the frail and elderly residents of nursing homes. Humble beginnings of Neudexta Nuedexta was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of PsuedoBulbar Affect (PBA). This neurological … [Read more...]
New Mexico Has Some of the Worst Nursing Homes in the Country
New Mexico may have some of the worst nursing homes in the country, according to a recent report by the Albuquerque Journal, which found that 2,217 infractions have been reported in state facilities over the past few years. All of those facilities are certified by Medicaid and Medicare. Accounts “I had to hold (feces) in my hand,” said one resident, describing a time when they were left holding their colostomy bag for hours on end. “I finally … [Read more...]
Elderly Patient Eaten by Scabies at For-Profit Nursing Home
It is unsurprising that for-profit nursing homes have been known to cut corners and skip procedures. After all, when your only motivation is profit, the rest falls by the wayside, leaving elderly patients to fend for themselves. That’s what happened in Lafayette, Georgia, where former model and all-around go-getter, Rebecca Zeni, was left to fester, with millions of mites laying tiny eggs beneath her skin over a period of several months or … [Read more...]
Dealing With the Grief of Losing Your Spouse
Losing a beloved spouse is extremely difficult. Even if it feels like your grief is never going to end, it’s important to remember that you will begin to heal. It takes time, and there are healthy ways to deal with your grief. Let Yourself Mourn You can never replace your spouse. This is an emotionally charged time. Allow yourself to feel grief. You may experience confusion, anger, sorrow, and anything in between, and they are all … [Read more...]