People who receive care in long-term care facilities and nursing homes can be vulnerable to a host of health problems, from infection to falls. Care providers can and should mitigate these risks, but sometimes, their efforts to keep residents safe ultimately create a...
Care Planning
Pandemic and legal immunity for nursing homes put elderly at risk
If your parents or grandparents are in a nursing home, you may have become increasingly concerned about their safety and well-being in the last couple of months. The spread of the novel coronavirus, combined with stay-at-home orders, has put elderly patients in...
Patients vulnerable to COVID-19 in elder care facilities
Finding a nursing home is no easy task. Parties want to find a place that is safe, secure and attentive to patients' needs. Before finding the right place, people might tour multiple locations and conduct research. They may also spend years financially preparing and...
What should I do if I become a caregiver for a loved one?
Losing the ability to do things for ourselves - like driving and managing finances - can be incredibly upsetting. Not only does it mean loss of independence, but it also means that someone else will need to help. And for many people, asking for and accepting help can...
Tips for caring for elderly loved ones in the coming weeks
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is affecting adults 60 and older more severely than younger people. As such, it is crucial for us to check in on our older loved ones and make sure they are okay in the coming weeks.Below are some tips that can help you, whether you...
Long-term care: What you should know about the costs
Long-term medical care may not be among your concerns if you are young and healthy. You may be more worried about saving for retirement, a new home or an upcoming vacation.However, the time may come when you require long-term care. This could happen after a serious...
Tips for discussing a parent’s care needs as a family
As parents get older, their needs change. Such changes don't just affect them, though; they also affect family members.Because of this, your parent's needs can be a topic for family discussion. As this article suggests, holding a family meeting could be a good way to...
Tips to avoid getting sick in the hospital
Elderly and disabled patients in the hospital may have compromised immunity systems. Unfortunately, these parties can wind up in worse health after they leave the hospital if they get sick while they are there.When someone is already unwell, additional illnesses or...
Tips to help your parents transition to a nursing home
As our parents get older and can longer care for themselves, the responsibility to provide care and support often falls on adult children. For some families, this means taking the parent in to live with them. For others, however, it means helping them make the...
What are the benefits (and costs) of in-home companion care?
There is a common misconception that there are only two types of care for seniors who are not completely independent: assisted living or a nursing home. However, there are numerous solutions for the care a person receives, particularly when he or she is somewhere...
