The family of a resident at a Wisconsin assisted living facility has filed a lawsuit against the facility and it parent company, Assisted Living Concepts LTD, in relation to the events leading up to her death in 2010. In particular, the lawsuit claims that Marilyn Brown was admitted to Cedar Gardens in July, 2008 for… Continue Reading
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Respite Care: A Welcome Break For Caregivers Or Exposing A Loved One To Unnecessary Harm?
Posted in Respite CareRespite Care means the intermittent and temporary care for frail or disabled adults on behalf of the primary caregiver in order to provide relief and support. It is an important aid for families who care for older family members so that they can run errands, work, take care of personal matter, or even give them some… Continue Reading
Elderly Woman Wanders From Her Convalescent Home To Her Death
Posted in Elopement & WanderingI’ll never get accustomed to the fact that many elderly will suffer an injury or die due to the carelessness of people who are intended to care for them. It seems that every few weeks we hear about an elderly person who mysteriously goes missing from a facility and wanders to his or her death…. Continue Reading
60 Nursing Home Patients Sickened By Norovirus
Posted in Food PoisoningMore than 60 patients at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ohio have become ill after contracting norovirus. According to the Ohio Department of Health the norovirus outbreak occurred sometime around January 15th. It is unclear what triggered this norovirus outbreak, but norovirus is highly contagious and can be spread through feces, vomit or food… Continue Reading
New Technology Promises To Reduce Falls In The Elderly Population
Posted in Hip Fracture, Nursing Home FallsThere’s no doubt about it, falls in the elderly population are a major cause of injury and even death. The New York Times, ran an encouraging article that by incorporating relatively simple (and inexpensive technology) the number of falls can be reduced. Using wireless sensors on clothes and strategically placed within rooms, scientists can monitor… Continue Reading
7 Cases Of Legionnaires Disease Attributed To Assisted Living Facility
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesSeven cases of Legionnaires’ Disease have been reported at an assisted living facility in Waverly, Maryland. According to the Baltimore City Health Department, all the people were living at Stadium Place Apartments before they were diagnosed with the disease. So far, the disease has claimed the life of one of the residents. What is Legionnaires… Continue Reading
MRSA In Nursing Homes On The Rise Amongst Residents & Staff
Posted in Infections In Nursing HomesAn English study evaluating the prevalence of MRSA (MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in nursing homes has revealed residents and staff are at risk for contracting the bacteria. The sampling 1,111 residents and 553 staff in 45 nursing homes revealed 24% of residents and 7% of the staff were MRSA carriers. According to Dr…. Continue Reading
14th Annual National Assisted Living Week
Posted in Assisted Living FacilitiesMark your calenders… September 7-13 , 2008 marks the 14th annual National Assisted Living Week. This year’s theme is ‘Filling Life With Love.’ The event is dedicated to promoting the role of assisted living plays in the caring for our nations seniors with disabilities. There are over 1 million seniors and disabled people living in… Continue Reading
Packing On The Pounds Won’t Kill You–Only Makes Elderly’s Lives Less Enjoyable
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesAn article published in the Journal of American Geriatric Society says that although seniors may inceasing in size, they continue to have increasing longevity. After analyzing data from 4,000 senior citizens in England, the analysis determines that amongst the elderly there is not a corelation between obestiy and mortality rates. The mortality rates increase only… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Residents Expected To Shoulder More Financial Burden
Posted in MedicareMany disabled and elderly residents of New York will soon be expected to pay more personal funds toward their nursing home expenses. The changes are being implemented to minimize government spending by reducing the number of people eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid was originally conceptualized as a program to protect the poor and disabled. As the… Continue Reading
How Feasible Is Home Based Nursing Care?
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesWe’ve heard how home based nursing home care may be a great alternative to nursing homes. How realistic is it for the disabled and elderly to rely on home-based nursing care in their own homes? Can we really afford to provide an in-home-nurse for each person who requests one?