A head injury is difficult for individuals of any age, but when an elderly person suffers a head injury in a nursing home, the impacts are often multiplied, resulting in diminished quality of life. While nothing can undo the injury or erase the physical harm,…

As they enter their final years our elderly loved ones deserve to be cared for with the dignity, respect, and kindness they’ve earned over a lifetime. When family members come to accept that their elderly family member needs 24-hour care, they search for the best…

When we place an elderly loved one into a nursing home it’s typically because we know they require a high level of daily care for their health and safety. We expect them to receive the care, compassion, and respect for their dignity that they deserve….

Nursing homes produce glossy brochures and make promises to treat our elderly loved ones with all of the care they need as well as with the dignity and compassion they’ve earned over a lifetime. But despite their caring tones, nursing homes often have high employee…

When we place our loved ones in a nursing home or long-term care facility, we hope the caregivers and staff treats them with the dignity and respect they deserve, yet abuse and neglect are common problems in nursing homes. Signs of elder abuse and neglect…

In today’s world, we frequently encounter news about viruses and the spread of viral infections, but historically, bacterial infections caused far more deaths than the worst viral plagues. Today, bacterial infections are linked to 1 in 8 global deaths. Often, it’s the immune system’s inflammatory…