Those who live in assisted living facilities, as well as their loved ones, trust that they will receive the proper care they deserve. However, all too often, the facilities do not live up to their reputations, and residents are sometimes neglected or abused at the...
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Medication errors in nursing homes cause concern
Reportedly, about one in five nursing home patients are victims of medication errors. Facilities nationwide, including South Carolina, aim to keep the rate of medication errors below 5%. However, the percentages are significantly higher. Adverse effects of drugs often...
Preventing nursing home elopement is a high priority
For many South Carolina families, the decision to move a loved one to a nursing home is the result of concern for the loved one’s safety. Elderly family members who are showing signs of dementia or have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can quickly become a danger...
Recognizing the signs of nursing home abuse
Most older people who live in care facilities, such as nursing homes, receive the best care possible. Sadly, this is not the case for every person, as many of them become victims of elder abuse. Elder abuse can take many forms, such as physical, mental or sexual, and...
5 tips for recognizing nursing home abuse in 2020
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you always are concerned about the quality of care they are receiving. Since March, when the coronavirus pandemic rapidly spread throughout the United States, many family members have been limited in seeing their loved ones...
Understanding Medicare’s nursing home rating system
If your aging parent cannot care for himself or herself, moving into a nursing home may make sense. Because you want your mother or father to be in good hands, though, you must realize that not all nursing homes offer the same level of care. To provide insight into...
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing home residents annually
Deciding to place an aging loved one in a nursing home is often difficult, and so is selecting a home where you believe that your loved one is going to receive a high level of care. If you are like many others who came before you, you may have decided to move your...
How understaffing leads to nursing home abuse
While you may have heard horror stories about nursing homes, such as staff members assaulting patients, the truth is that not all abuse happens as the result of malintent. Many facilities try their best to care for residents but lack the necessary resources. This...
Signs of malnutrition for nursing home patients
The vast majority of nursing homes in South Carolina are safe places for elderly citizens to live. However, there are always a few bad residences no matter what state you are in. Numerous complications can arise in patients due to abuse or neglect, and one of the most...
How to identify bed sores
There are numerous types of injuries senior citizens can sustain in nursing homes. One of the most common is bed sores. Loved ones need to pay attention to the warning signs someone suffers in a nursing home. Bed sores can be difficult to spot, especially if the...