[Photo Caption: A post-mortem investigation concluded that Joseph Shepter (above) died as a result of extreme neglect in a nursing home. (Photo Courtesy of the Shepter family)] At first glance, nothing about William Neff’s death seemed unusual. The 83-year-old WWII veteran had spent his final days in an assisted living facility in Bucks County, Pa…. Continue Reading
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More Nursing Home Patients Suffer From Malnourishment Compared With People In Developing Countries
Posted in Dehydration, MalnutritionAs is we need another statistic to confirm the extensive problems facing nursing home patients, here’s some more fuel to add to the fire– 35% to 85% of nursing home patients suffer from malnourishment according to a study published in Commonwealth Fund. In response to this epidemic, an international group of nutrition experts has released… Continue Reading
Bedsores: Are You At Risk?
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersThe incidence of bedsores (or pressure sores or decubitus ulcers) is shockingly common in many nursing homes, hospital and assisted living facilities. Determining who may be at risk for developing this potentially devastating condition is important to preventing the development of them in the first place. If a family member has one or more of… Continue Reading
Everything You Want To Know About Pressure Sores
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersA client’s daughter forwarded this link to me regarding pressure sores (or similarly called pressure ulcer, decubitus ulcer or bed sore). This is a thorough discussion of the subject and is useful to all who have pressure sores or who may be at high risk for developing them. This article appeared on the CNN website. Bedsores… Continue Reading