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When a loved one is confined to a bed or wheelchair, the development of pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, is a major concern. These injuries to the skin and underlying tissue result from prolonged pressure on the skin, which can lead to infections and other complications without treatment. Bedsores are classified into stages,…

Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue. They result from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly affecting individuals confined to beds or wheelchairs for extended periods. These skin injuries can lead to serious complications without prompt treatment, and recognizing common causes and risk…

Nursing homes take responsibility for caring for millions of elderly Americans every year, and those elderly individuals have loved ones who depend on the nursing homes to provide safe, clean, and nurturing environments for older adults. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a common trend, with many Americans over the age of 65 reporting at…

Placing your loved one in a nursing home is a very stressful and difficult decision. It is important that your loved one be provided the same loving care that he or she would receive at home. Part of this care should include turning your bedbound or chair bound loved one every two to four…

As our loved ones age, they require certain assistance in order to get some of the daily tasks done. In some cases, they may have specific medical needs which may call for long-term care and attention. Whenever your loved one gets to this point, you may consider having them go to a nursing home…

It happens to everybody, but we don’t want to accept the fact that our loved ones are getting older and they may not be able to do some of the things they once did. Unfortunately, this is a part of life and some individuals make the decision to look to nursing homes to help…

Nursing home abuse is an unfortunate reality that far too many people experience. There are many instances in which residents at nursing homes all over the country face physical, emotional, and financial abuse at the hands of a doctor or staff member. The decision to have someone else care for your elderly loved one…