Tag archive for ‘nursing home’
Doc Thomas kicks-off new NPR series on “What Works”
Read this article from Changing Aging that informs us about a new series that begins on April 2nd with an interview with Dr. Bill Thomas who is an international authority on longevity and eldercare.
Spike in Intestinal Virus sets off Alarm
Norovirus is a terrible gastrointestinal illness that is highly contagious and strikes mainly nursing homes. Read this article from The Denver Post to learn about the symptoms and how best to control the spread of this nasty illness.
Study shows need for Standardizing Nursing Home Social Workers’ Credentials
Nursing home social workers play a vital role in caring for a residents overall emotional well-being. It is crucial that these social workers are properly educated and trained. An article from Press Citizen discusses the low federal standards and inconsistent state laws that currently exist.
Florida Budget Cuts could put Nursing Home Care at Risk
Read how a $70 million proposed budget cut could affect the 79,000 Floridians that currently reside in the states 680 nursing homes. Article from Tampa Bays 10 Connects.
What to look for in Staff Training
Inquiring about a nursing homes’ staff retention and turnover is an important factor to consider when choosing a nursing home for your loved one. Here is an article from Inside Assisted Living.
The ties of Friendship still Unbroken
Here is an inspiring and heartwarming story of a friendship that has grown for 81 years. Read this article from The Los Angeles Daily News.
How to Complain about a Nursing Home
Here is a very informative article posted by My Elder Advocate that will guide you through the step by step process of deciding to and actually filing a complaint with a Nursing Home.
Tips for a Successful Nursing Home Visit
Here is a very useful list of tips that will help to achieve an enjoyable visit with a loved one living in a Nursing Home. Provided by Hebrew Senior Life in partnership with Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center.
Hospice is a Valuable Nursing Home Service
A Burke and Associates article describes how the correct integration of hospice and long term care facility services can have a powerful impact on a patient’s overall quality of life.
What a Nursing Home is Really Like
The worldwide web gives people of all ages and backgrounds a voice to speak up, and this makes it possible for others to hear their stories. For us in the long-term care industry this creates an opportunity to listen to elderly residents how they experience their time in nursing homes. All over the internet you [...]
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