Resource For Nursing Home Residents: EveryBlock.com
If you’ve never heard of EveryBlock.com, you may want to check it out to find out what is going on in your city. EveryBlock is a useful compilation of public records in: Boston, Charlotte, Chicago,...
View ArticleNursing Home Watchdogs: Ombudsmen
Most people probably haven’t heard of ombudsmen, but mention it to a group of nursing home residents and you will likely see smiles come to their faces. Ombudsmen are advocates for nursing home...
View ArticleJust Take It. The Nursing Home Abuse Blog’s 1st Survey.
I am overwhelmed by the generosity of blog readers who contribute their time to offer advice, criticism and comments on many issues we routinely discuss relating to nursing homes around the country....
View ArticleA New Resource For Bed Sores: BedSoreFAQ.com
I am proud to announce the latest spinnoff of the Nursing Homes Abuse Blog— BedSoreFaq.com. Bed Sores are a horrendous condition that effect people in all demographics. If you haven’t seen a bed sore...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Creates New Department To Investigate Suspicious Nursing Home...
One of the more sobering parts of my job is when I tell someone about a nursing home negligence case that I’m working on– only to get a response of ‘so what’ or the ever compassionate ‘that guy was...
View ArticleNew Website Provides A One-Stop-Shop For Families In Need Of Assistance...
I’m all for any tools that can help families make important decisions relating to nursing home care. Too often I see families walking around with huge stacks of reports on nursing homes from various...
View ArticleNursing Home Ombudsman Honored For Dedication To Seniors In Illinois
I think anyone who reads a recent article by Dean Olsen in The State Journal Register will likely be left with the feeling that the world is a better place due to people like Olga Perry. Hardly a...
View Article50 Essential Web Sites For Families With A Loved One In A Nursing Home
Caring for a loved one can be difficult. The added dynamic of caring for a loved one who requires the services of a nursing home can be even more so. Too often families find themselves grasping for...
View ArticleHow Do I Begin The Search For Care Options?
I’ve been focusing some recent Nursing Homes Abuse Blog entries regarding using various web resources for the selection of a nursing home or assisted living facility. We’ve spent a fair amount of time...
View ArticleMore Detailed Nursing Home Information Now Available Online
Like many transitions in life, a shift to a skilled nursing facility generally comes at an unsuspecting time. For many, the move to a nursing home comes after a sudden illness or injury leaves the...
View ArticleA Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse
People live their lives by taking care of themselves, and in the case of parents, taking care of their children. As they get older, people begin to have difficulties in caring for themselves and need...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes
Pet therapy is a low-stimulation form of therapy for elders, especially those who live in nursing homes. There are many benefits to pet therapy, including increased self-esteem and increased mental and...
View ArticleA Senior’s Guide to Computer Basics
Computers are an invaluable part of modern society that’s become as standard as cars. Although they are now commonplace, when compared to telephones and televisions, computers can still be considered a...
View ArticleSenior Emergency Preparedness
In an emergency, staying safe often depends on having some type of preparedness plan in place. This is particularly true for senior citizens. Whether a person is in a senior care facility or living...
View ArticleKeyboarding For The Young and Elderly
When you type on the computer, do you look down and search for every letter on the keyboard before striking it? This hunt-and-peck style of typing is much slower than the proper method, called...
View ArticleA Nursing Home Guide to Care for the Elderly
As we age, humans can, unless physically or mentally unable, take care of our health needs. We know when we need to eat, sleep and when we need medical attention. When we are young, we rely on parents...
View ArticleHealth Information and Tips for the Elderly
As medicine has made our lives better and improvements in treating medical problems, people are now living longer and have healthier lives. Despite the fact that we are living longer, it is still...
View ArticleCommunity Service Ideas for Helping the Elderly
For someone who wants to be involved in serving their community, helping the elderly is a great place to start. Whether you just want to help others or you need to find a community service project for...
View ArticleElderly Driving – When is it Time to Stop?
We all get older. When this happens, we reach a point where our vision is not what it was in the past. Also, our reflexes start to slow, and we are not able to react as fast as when we were younger....
View ArticleCamp Lejeune Lawsuit for Water Contamination Illnesses
Are you a victim of the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune Military Base in North Carolina? If so, you may have a legal case against the United States government. Due to negligence and misconduct, an...
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