The video below has been making the rounds on several other websites. However, I thought I’d share it as it certainly is profound concerning the impact of music on these nursing home patients, but also because it really demonstrates how much potential is trapped inside of a segment of society that is commonly discarded.
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Nursing Home Visits Are Likely Awkward For You & Your Loved One…. But It’s Ok
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesAfter visiting several family members in nursing homes over the past few years, I frequently find myself a bit anxious; before, during and after our visit. Part of me feels guilty that I’m talking about my busy life in the outside world while my family member likely spends their days bored and depressed. Yet, another… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Patients Take Backseat In Priorities For Iowa Legislators
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesRecent budget cuts imposed by Iowa’s Governor Terry Branstad have almost immediately cut the number of nursing home inspectors in the state by 25%. Now, just 28 inspectors will be responsible for investigating patient complaints and facility compliance with federal and state regulations at the state’s 442 facilities. Axing the ten nursing home inspectors… Continue Reading
Decubitus Ulcers Remain A Significant Problem For Nursing Home Patients
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersDespite increased publicity and laws requiring nursing homes to implement preventative measures, decubitus ulcers— also referred to as: bed sores, pressure sores or pressure ulcers remain a significant threat to the health of patients in nursing homes. From the time that the decubitus ulcers develop, some nursing homes begin to shift the responsibility for… Continue Reading
Avoid Hospitals In July
Posted in Medical Malpractice, Medication ErrorsWe’ve all heard about how it may be in your best interest to avoid a hospitalization on a holiday or during a weekend, when senior staff tend to be off. However, a new study suggests that you may want to avoid a trip to the hospital completely during the month of July. As recently reported… Continue Reading
Pressure Sores Are A Problem Facing All Nursing Home Patients …. Yet, They Remain Generally Preventable
Posted in Bed Sores, Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers & Pressure UlcersIt appears even in idyllic Idaho, pressure sores are a tremendous problem facing nursing home patients. As attorney John Kormanik discusses in his recent Nursing Home Abuse Advocate Blog entry, Idaho Facilities Cited For Failing To Prevent Pressure Sores, a staggering 40.5% of Idaho Nursing Homes were cited for violations relating to improper patient care. As… Continue Reading