For families and individuals who provide care for older adults, adult day care centers or adult day services can be an important tool in providing adequate care. Providing round-the-clock care for an elderly loved one can be a huge, but worthwhile time commitment. Adult day care centers can provide a much needed break for caregivers, […]
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 to help with health needs. Once we are adults we can take care of ourselves. But, when […]
One of the most frequent claims I hear from nursing homes and hospitals concerning pending litigation is how the lawsuits are simply isolated events and are not really indicative of the type of care that they provide to their patients. While such claims may indeed be very true at some facilities, the reality remains that […]
Today more than ever, busy parents rely on others to assist in the care of their children. Daycare facilities, sports classes, before school / after school programs have become increasingly popular as more families rely on two incomes to support the family and spend more time outside of the home. While the increase in these […]
The family of a deceased woman has filed a lawsuit against a large health care company that was responsible for maintaining her health. The lawsuit names Addus Healthcare as a defendant in two count complaint alleging that the companies negligence during a short-term stay, resulted in numerous medical complications that contributed to the patients death. […]
Respite 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 […]
Emergency medical and transportation services are a necessary component of a comprehensive medical care program. Ambulance services can be provided by: volunteer, municipal, private, independent and institutional providers. All providers must meet requirements set by State and local laws in order to ensure adequate services and safe transport. According the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of people […]
As the number of older adults increases, families are faced with the question of where their parents and grandparents will receive the best care. The answer for many families is to keep their family members at home. Many older adults who live at home require home health services, home nursing services, and in-home support services in […]
Acute care – A high level of care provided to a patient for a medical condition or illness that a patient is likely to recover from. Once a patient recovers from the illness or injury, they will not need assistance of an acute care facility. In cases of people 65 and older, acute care is […]
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