Granny Farming
The New York Times leads with a report on profiteering at nursing homes; thousands of institutions have been bought up by private investment companies, often to the detriment of care standards.
At Many Homes, More Profit and Less Nursing
After being bought out by private investors in 2002, along with 48 other nursing homes in Tampa, Florida, Habana Health Care Center began to suffer, and so did it’s residents. Within the first few months the number of clinical nurses at the facility had been cut by half in an effort to cut costs by the facility’s new management. And, according to Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, budget cuts were made for nursing supplies, resident activities and other services.
Four Stages of Bedsores
There are four stages of pressure ulcers, otherwise known as decubitus ulcers or bed sores.
Identifying Resident’s Risk Factors
A nursing home facility must identify each resident at risk of accidents and provide supervision and assistance devices to prevent accident. These include a thorough intake review of the resident’s pre-existing admission records.
Medications Used for Alzheimer’s Treatment Questionable
As the entire country bore witness with the decline of Ronald Reagan, Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness, which often is nearly as debilitating for the loved ones as it is for the patient. An extraordinarily high percentage and ALF residents suffer from Alzheimer’s and/or other dementia related illnesses.
Preventing Falls in Nursing Homes
Resident falls often involve nursing home negligence. Falls are not entirely preventable, but measures can be taken to lessen their occurrence.
Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores
Pressure ulcers, otherwise known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, can occur in residents who spend a good deal of their time in a bed or in a wheelchair.
Little Gestures Mean a Lot
The Chester Observer Tribune reported that some very generous gardening enthusiasts make it a practice to send lovely flower arrangements to a local nursing home. Little touches like this greatly uplift the spirits of folks whose lives often can be very dismal.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Contrary to popular belief, Medicare does not cover cost of long-term care.
Identifying Alzheimer’s
If you are concerned that a loved one may be suffering from Alzheimer’s, there are many warning signs you can look for.