Insight On The State Of Nursing Homes From The Director Of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
The most recent portion of my attempt to get insights on the state of nursing homes comes from Norm DeLisle, the Executive Director of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Norm has an extensive background advocating for seniors in Michigan. Thanks Norm! Who are you and what type of work do you do? My name is Norm DeLisle, and I am the Executive Director of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. MDRC is a training and policy impact organization. We have collaborated with senior advocates for nearly a decade in advancing nursing home and long term care reform in Michigan. What are some positive...
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Contractures In Nursing Home Patients Put Them At Risk For Developing Decubitus Ulcers & Other Injuries
After working on many cases involving the development of pressure sores in a nursing home or other long term care settings, I am convinced that contractures are a tremendously under-appreciated threat to patient health. Like many ailments, we are now learning that getting older should not necessarily mean developing disabling conditions such as contractures- with the proper nursing care. What are contractures? Contractures are a medical condition where a joint is held in a fixed position (frozen joints) due to the shortening of a muscle or tendon due to stress exerted on the muscle or spasticity (uncontrolled muscle movement). Older...
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Medication Errors Caused By Patients On The Rise
A study published in the Achieves of Internal Medicine reveals an increase in the number of people who die at home from unsafe use of legal medications. Most of the medications taken in peoples' homes have 'little or no professional support' according to Dr. Michael Negrete, a pharmacist and CEO of the Pharmacy Foundation of California. The study further revealed that most Americans are aware of home medication error problems, but most assume that doctors and pharmacists are in possession of all their medications and are monitoring their use. Read more about medication errors at home here. The results of...
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Eden Or A Warehouse? You Choose.
Would you like to live in Eden? A place where you were able to grow and harvest your own food. A place where you could play with exotic birds. A place where children's' laughter fills the air. Eden may be closer than your think. Eden Alternative, is part of new group of facilities where focus is more on providing an elder-centered community than an warehouse for the frail and sick. Of course care needs to be the priority at all facilities, but putting a premium on quality of life makes for a far more enjoyable experience for residents. Dr. William...
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Got Cash? You Better!
Failure to account for the cost of nursing facility care is the main cause of impoverishment among the elderly. An American Health Care Association report recently reported that the average American man is expected to spend $56,895 in long-term care expenses. The average long term care cost for American women is $124,370. Private health insurance generally does not cover extend stays at nursing facilities. Therefore, even for people with means, an admission to a nursing home or skilled care facility means a rapid drain of personal funds. Most residents at nursing homes are forced to rely on Medicaid because of...
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