Year: 2021

Understaffing at a nursing home can be a dangerous issue for the residents there. If they cannot receive timely assistance, they may be more likely to suffer

With the holidays in full force, it’s more important than ever to remember that seniors are particularly susceptible to choking while eating and drinking. People over 65 die from choking and suffocation at a rate of eight times that of those who are younger.  If you’re taking a loved one out of their nursing home…

While it is natural for your parents’ health to deteriorate over time in the nursing home, you would hope not to see a sudden decline.  Residential care facilities do not have the power to turn back the clock and make your parents young again, but they can do things to help your parents stay well….

If a loved one can no longer care for themselves, California families often turn to a nursing home or assisted living facility, believing that it will be a

Elopement by residents is one of the primary safety concerns of those who manage and work in nursing homes and other residential care facilities. That’s especially true for those caring for people with dementia and other cognitive issues. It’s certainly a concern for people who entrust their loved ones’ care to these facilities. The National…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in senior women. They’re also easily treatable — but only if they’re caught in time. Unfortunately, nursing homes sometimes overlook the obvious signs of a urinary tract infection until it becomes serious or even fatal to the victim. What are the symptoms of a UTI in older women?…

The Biden Administration has an ambitious to-do list. And at the top of it is executing its Path out of the Pandemic memo issued on September 9, 2021. The goal

There’s no one demographic group that resides in a nursing home. Some residents live there because they suffer from a cognitive disorder and require 24-hour monitoring to ensure their safety. Others may reside there because they’re immobile and thus need dedicated care-giving. These are only two of many reasons someone may end up living in…

The decision to put a loved one into a nursing home represents an emotionally charged time. Once you select a facility, the management will provide you with

As previously reported by Gov. Gavin Newsom, California has secured Federal assistance through Federal Disaster Declaration. This means individuals and businesses can apply for Disaster Relief from the Federal Government. This is a huge development and every person and business impacted should explore their options under these programs. The Small Business Administration has set-up a…