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Nursing homes, like every other business, can live and die on review websites. However, nursing homes are also rated at the state level, so many searching for nursing homes look to online reviews and the state rating to make their decision. And, if your loved one...
Leaving a beloved family member at a nursing home is scary. There are feelings of guilt and worry that something will happen to them. But, most of the time, those feelings dissipate with time, and you realize that you made the right choice. However, sometimes, you...
New York residents have likely heard quite a few news stories about nursing homes in the state in the last couple of years or so. The care of the most vulnerable among us is always a sensitive issue with, on the one hand, great appreciation for those who go into the...
Nursing homes are tasked with one of the biggest responsibilities in our society: caring for our elderly loved ones. Given the fragility of these residents, state and federal governments have implemented a number of regulations aimed at ensuring resident safety and...
Many people who are patients in New York’s nursing homes or other assisted living facilities are three because they have a hard time moving and getting around. Sometimes, immobility happens because of an injury or specific illness, although people also naturally get...
Nursing homes often have complaints lodged against them. Residents deserve to be treated with respect and care, but some are left alone or not cared for appropriately.Unfortunately, these residents aren't always able to speak for themselves. That's why family members...
Nursing home abuse should never be tolerated in any form, as it puts an already vulnerable patient at risk of serious physical or emotional injury or death.If a loved one resides in a nursing home, it's critical to keep a watchful eye out for abuse. Neglecting to do...
When you got the call that your mom had been hurt in her nursing home, you didn't suspect anything unusual. You thought she must have forgotten to call for assistance or had slipped.You were shocked when you went to see her in the hospital. She has bruises up and down...
It's easy to imagine that a nursing home staff that appears busy is a good sign. They're working hard and trying to meet everyone's needs. Isn't that what you want?The reality, though, is that a staff that appears very busy may actually just not have enough workers on...
Dehydration may not sound like a significant issue to those who are young, fit and able to get their own water whenever they need it. It's just a minor inconvenience. To the elderly, though, it is a serious risk and can have major consequences.In fact, some have gone...
