Nursing homes house some of the most vulnerable people in our society. If you place your loved one in a nursing home, one of the very first things to do is to make sure that there will be enough staff present to care for them and others. Unfortunately, because of the...
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Chemical restraints can put older adults at medical risk
As people age, cognitive decline is a common occurrence. Some people slowly develop issues with memory and rational thinking. Others may experience a rapid decline because of a medical condition like Alzheimer's disease. Older adults dealing with dementia can be...
Could dementia be a result of poor medical treatment?
One thing that is interesting about dementia is that it isn’t brought on by a single cause. You can have dementia linked to Alzheimer’s disease, or you can have other forms. A singular diagnosis of “dementia” doesn’t really tell you anything about the cause of the...
Why are nursing homes chronically understaffed?
Some of the most vulnerable adults live in nursing homes. They have physical or cognitive issues that leave them dependent on the care of other people. Those who can no longer walk on their own may need help going to the bathroom and getting dressed every day. Someone...
Bedsores: painful signs of nursing home neglect
Most people associate abuse with physical acts of violence such as striking, punching and kicking. However, when it comes to nursing home abuse, a wide spectrum of actions and lack of action can constitute abuse. Neglecting to care for a patient adequately is a form...
Nursing home neglect seems even more prominent during pandemic
Wyoming residents may go back and forth before deciding to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home. In the end, many decide that professional, round-the-clock care would likely benefit their loved one more than the family trying to provide care for which they may...
Is overmedication a concern for your elderly loved one?
Placing your elderly loved one in a Wyoming nursing home may have been a difficult decision for you. Still, in the end, you knew that trying to provide the care that your loved one needed would not come easily to you, and your lack of time, experience in care or other...
What does elder abuse look like?
Older people often need assistance with everyday tasks. As people age, their physical and cognitive abilities may decline, and they may have difficulty completing activities they once found very easy to do. Many families make the choice to have their elderly loved one...
Fall prevention should be a priority in long-term care facilities
Residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities should receive quality care and support from the staff. Nursing home negligence can come in many forms, including lack of proper safety measures and requirements. One way that Wyoming nursing homes and care...
Minimizing risks for those living in nursing homes
Making the decision to place a loved one a long-term care facility is an important decision. A Wyoming family typically does a significant amount of research into different facilities before making a final choice. Even with the best of facilities with well-trained...
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