They are among the most common and most painful signs that a resident at an Atlanta nursing home is being neglected by the staff. Bedsores are more than painful wounds. In severe cases, they become infected and threaten the patient's life. What is a bedsore? Also...
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Month: April 2021
The importance of nursing home staffing and training
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities carry a big responsibility: the care of our elderly loved ones. The state and federal government realize the critical nature of providing care to this vulnerable population, which is why nursing homes are strictly...
Small signs of elder abuse
When we choose a home for our parents or other elders to live in, we want to be sure that the home we choose for them is safe. Despite the best efforts of family members, one in six elders in communities still suffers from abuse. Part of what makes stopping abuse so...
The silent epidemic of elder abuse
When the elderly are abused in tragic and too often unreported nursing home incidents, it sends a shock wave to family members who have placed their trust and confidence in that facility. The national five-star ratings system of long-term care facilities run by the...