Taking care of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s can put a lot of new responsibilities onto your plate. When you trust the care of a loved one in a nursing home, you want to make sure that they can help you alleviate some of that stress. Unfortunately, nursing home residents can fall victim to negligence for a variety of reasons. No staff has an excuse for allowing your loved one to wander Read More >>
Why Are the Elderly More Likely to Suffer a Brain Injury?
May 7, 2022 By
Getting older is something for everyone to appreciate. That said, there are some hardships that come with getting older that your loved ones have to consider. As your loved ones age, their bones can become weaker, and they may not be as mobile as they once were. As such, your elderly loved ones are likely more prone to brain injuries than younger individuals. Reacting to a loved one’s brain Read More >>
8 Signs Your Loved One Is Not Being Monitored At Their Nursing Home
April 21, 2022 By
When your loved one is a resident in a New York nursing home, you trust that they are getting the best round-the-clock care. However, that is not always the case, which can directly affect their health and well-being. A common way nursing home staff fail to provide an adequate duty of care is a lack of monitoring. Elderly adults, especially those with physical limitations and medical conditions, Read More >>
NY Hospitals Keeping Elderly Patients Longer Due to Lack of Beds in Nursing Homes
March 22, 2022 By
While almost everyone feels the impact of COVID-19, the older communities are some of the most affected individuals. The risk that COVID-19 presents to those in nursing homes is life-threatening. Nursing homes are struggling to keep up with the amount of older individuals needing care. With more people requiring assistance and longer stays within the facility, the demand for nursing home care is Read More >>
12 Red Flags to Avoid When Choosing the Right NY Assisted Living Facility
March 17, 2022 By
The decision to place a family member in a nursing home is not an easy one to make, but in many cases, it is the only way to ensure that they receive the care and attention they need. While many long-term care facilities in New York are staffed with nurses, caregivers, and employees who provide our loved ones with the quality of compassion and care they deserve, some do not. 12 Red Flags of a Read More >>
Top 4 Causes of Sepsis in New York Nursing Homes
March 10, 2022 By
Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s response to an infection harms its own tissues. The processes that fight infections turn on the body and start to damage tissue, causing organs to function poorly. Sepsis is often caused by viruses, bacterial, and fungal infections. Those with weak immune systems and with the risk of exposure to infections are more Read More >>
Top 5 Senior Financial Scams to Avoid in New York
March 8, 2022 By
Criminals often see older adults as easy targets, and every year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud and other schemes. Financial scams are long-standing issues that have impacted seniors in New York and worldwide for decades. The methods criminals use to take advantage of the elderly are constantly evolving. Today, scammers are using new technology to trick the older population Read More >>
How Nursing Home Negligence Affects Your Loved One’s Mental Illness
February 24, 2022 By
Mental illness is a challenge to manage at any age. However, doing so when a loved one is living in a nursing home can be even more difficult, especially if you live far away and can only visit periodically. Therefore, when nursing home negligence occurs, it can exacerbate the symptoms of mental illness and cause someone already struggling to decompensate mentally over a short period. Knowing the Read More >>
The Different Types of Elder Care and How to Pick the Right One
January 13, 2022 By
Picking a care facility for yourself or a loved one is a complicated process that requires hours of research. While nursing homes are a popular option, they are not the only type of care facility and may not be the best fit for their unique needs. If your elderly loved one requires care in New York, it is up to you to make sure they are going to a place that is a great fit and will treat them with Read More >>
How to Choose between a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
January 4, 2022 By
As our loved ones get older, there may come a time when they need more care than what we can provide. Mental health, physical health, accessibility, and medications require knowledge and expertise that we don't all have. Consequently, it's understandable that you would want to explore better options for your elderly relative. Seeking housing alternatives for your elder may be the best choice for Read More >>
