If you have struggled with the decision to have a senior loved one move into a senior community of some sort whether it be an assisted living facility or a nursing home, you know this decision is a tough one. While many of these places are beautiful with amenities like movie theaters, gyms, hair salons, restaurants, and pubs, it’s difficult to let go of a parent or grandparent and place their care in the hands of others. We have all heard … [Read more...]
Psychological Abuse of the Elderly
No one wants to grow old, but it’s a fact of life, and when the time has come that an elderly loved one needs assistance with daily life, there are several options to consider. You may want to hire a home health aide to come to your parent or grandparent’s home to care for your elderly loved one. You may want to explore assisted living facilities that typically have independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments. Or you may need … [Read more...]
Long-Term Care: What Choices Are Right for You and Your Loved Ones?
As the population ages, the need for long-term care rises. Even if you and your loved ones are currently healthy, there is reason to be prepared should a need for long-term care occur. What are your plans regarding long-term care? If you do require care, how will you pay for it? Planning to meet long-term care needs Alarming numbers. None of us wants to believe we will require long-term care, but according to some statistics 44 percent of men … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Residents and Sepsis
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...]