Perhaps out of fear? Perhaps as a backlash to the bad press we regularly hear about nursing homes? The popularity of home-care continues to expand as many people view such arrangements as a viable alternative to the skilled nursing care provided in nursing homes. For the the most part, these simply are not. Unlike nursing… Continue Reading
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Federal Court Decision Opens The Door For Expanded Medicare Coverage For Skilled Nursing Care & Home Health Care
Posted in MedicareRecent decisions by Federal Courts in Pennsylvania and Vermont may pave the way to extended Medicare benefits to individuals with chronic medical conditions. If the decisions are upheld, no longer will a Medicare recipient be required to demonstrate that their condition will improve in order for the treatment to be covered under Medicare. These decisions… Continue Reading
Insight On Nursing Homes From The Director Of An On-Line Community For Senior Care Professionals
Posted in Nursing Home AbuseToday’s nursing home interview comes from Tom Ratcliff, co-founder of National Senior Living Providers Network which provides an on-line, interactive career-based community for senior care professionals. Many thanks Tom! Who are you and what type of work do you do? NSLPN.com is an online community for professional senior care professionals: Independent Living, Assisted-Living, Skilled Nursing Homes,… Continue Reading
Relief For Illinois Seniors Who Wish To Live Independently At Home
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesNormal 0 0 1 886 5053 42 10 6205 11.1282 0 0 0 Many older adults choose to stay in their homes or a family member’s home instead of living in a nursing home or long-term care facility. However, this decision can be difficult if not supported by home-based medical services and respite care. The… Continue Reading
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
Illinois Elder Abuse Trial To Help Define Standard Of Care
Posted in Illinois Nursing Homes, NeglectThe pending criminal trial of Jill and Julie Barry will have an important impact on Illinois seniors as it will help define what constitutes ‘reasonable care’ when it comes to the home-care of elders. Currently, prosecutors in Illinois have few parameters when it comes to the definition of ‘elder abuse’ because Illinois courts have not… Continue Reading
Medication Errors Caused By Patients On The Rise
Posted in Medication ErrorsA 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 … Continue Reading