Sepsis is a severe condition that can lead to hospitalization and death. Patients with sepsis require significant medical interventions. Although anyone can get sepsis, the elderly population is at a higher risk than other demographics for contracting the disease....
Despite promising to protect and care for your loved one, nursing homes are responsible for the abuse millions of older adults face annually. Along with predictions that the global population of people over age 60 will double over the next 50 years, many anticipate a...
When your aging parent struggles with daily tasks or has a challenging medical condition requiring care beyond what you can provide, a nursing home may be an appropriate solution. But unfortunately, if your loved one's health deteriorates while living at a facility,...
Individuals trust that a nursing home staff will provide the care and attention their elderly loved ones require. From proper hydration and nutrition to the dispensing of medication and proper use of safety restraints, a nursing home staff must continuously monitor...