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 a church group or school project, there are plenty of opportunities to help end senior isolation, hunger, or […]
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 independently at home, clear steps should be taken to prepare for potential emergencies and their aftermath. When elderly individuals live in […]
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 physical activity. As with other therapies, there are concerns to be taken into account. The main concern is often the responsibility that comes with […]
At some point in our lives, we all must deal with the loss of someone we love. The loss may come after a lengthy illness, or it may come suddenly. Our loved one may have spent months or years in a hospital or nursing home, or they may live in our home. However it happens, […]
Falls among the elderly contribute to roughly 1,800 deaths each year and statistics are showing that the problem is greater in nursing homes than anywhere else. Only 5% of the population above the age of 65 lives in nursing homes, but falls in nursing homes account for 20% of the falls that occur nationwide, regardless […]
C difficile – Clostridium Difficile is a bacteria in intestines found in healthy and ill people that causes diarrhea and other intestinal disease when competing bacteria are wiped out by antibiotics. For material related to C. Diff in nursing home patients, look here. Call lights – Notification system used in nursing homes/hospitals which allows a […]
National Council on Aging – NCOA The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The NCOA is a voiceforelder Americans and community organizations that serve them. We bring together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. […]
It would seem to make perfect sense, if someone abuses an elderly patient that is placed in his or her care, it is prudent to bring a lawsuit against this person and/or her employer. Despite the fact that nursing home abuse is on the rise and the fact that an increasing number of people are […]
In 2010, almost 6 million reports of elder abuse were reported, which as high as the number may sound may just be the tip of the iceberg. The National Center on Elder Abuse is convinced this number is way below the actual amount of victims that are being abused as many times it happens behind […]
Dehydration poses a major threat to the overall health of nursing home patients as the condition may exacerbate existing complications or cause other conditions to manifest themselves. Dehydrated patients may be at risk for conditions such as kidney failure, low blood volume (hypovolemic shock), electrolyte imbalances, development of decubitus ulcers or death. Consequently, nursing homes […]
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