Month: October 2021

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?…