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Dealing with the rigors of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia is challenging enough, especially if your loved one's memory condition has progressed to an advanced stage. If you have had to make the difficult choice to seek nursing home care for…

WHAT ARE BEDSORES? Bedsores are also called pressure ulcers, pressure sores, or decubitis ulcers. The CDC defines bedsores as "wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin." The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) defines pressure ulcers as "localized damage…

If your loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect and has developed bedsores as a result, you may decide to hold the person or entity responsible for your loved one's injury accountable for their negligent actions by…

When we place our loved ones in a nursing home, we trust that the staff at the facility will take care of them and are going to look out for the best interests of their residents. While many nursing homes…

DATELINE LOS ANGELES - It was only last Tuesday afternoon when Ed Sievers had placed his third call to the Long Island nursing home where he'd placed his mother. "Look, I've called twice before today, and every time I phone, I'm…

Nursing home abuse and negligence can take many forms, from deliberate indifference for health and safety regulations to unintentional consequences from understaffing. In any case, nursing homes have a legal obligation to protect their residents from harm. Unfortunately, this sometimes…

Nursing home bed rails are used to prevent injury and restrain residents to keep them from falling out of bed. Oftentimes, however, bed rails are a substantial cause of harm and injury. Nursing homes are required to provide documentation and…

Choosing the ideal nursing home facility for your elderly loved one in New York can be challenging. Not only do you need to find a place where they’ll be safe and well cared for, but you also want to find…

When a loved one begins to display signs that they need help with daily tasks and managing their health as they age, many families turn to nursing homes and assisted living centers for long-term care. These facilities are designed for…