CHICAGO, IL - Cerca de dos tercios de todos los residentes de hogares de ancianos de EE. UU. Tienen algún tipo de deterioro cognitivo, como demencia, y la calidad de la atención y la calidad de vida de estas personas se han cuestionado durante mucho tiempo. La negación de la demencia por parte de ... [Continue Reading]
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Nursing Homes & Their Response to Residents with Dementia
CHICAGO, IL – Close to two-thirds of all US nursing home residents have some type of cognitive impairment, such as dementia, and the quality of care and quality of life of these people have been long called into question. Dementia denial from caregivers is real and dangerous, especially in a nursing ... [Continue Reading]
What Are a Nursing Home Resident’s Financial Rights?
When you think of a nursing home, you probably imagine many elderly individuals living there who rely on staff members to help them with their everyday tasks. While it is true that most do require around the clock assistance, there are plenty of residents who still act independently and are able to ... [Continue Reading]
Some States Begin to Allow Nursing Home Visitation
CHICAGO, IL – For millions of American families, the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted families from visiting their loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Now, as many states begin to roll back strict policies initially put in place when the pandemic began, some families finally ... [Continue Reading]
Hyundai, Kia Agree to $758 Million Engine Fire Class Action Settlement
CHICAGO, IL – Hyundai and Kia have reached a $758 million settlement with car owners who claim that their vehicles suffer from premature engine failure which has caused cars to burst into flames. The class action lawsuits allege that the car companies were aware of the defect but did not disclose ... [Continue Reading]
Sepsis Complications: How Nursing Homes Should Prevent & Treat
CHICAGO, IL – Infections are one of the leading causes of death in nursing homes throughout the country. Unfortunately, nursing homes can be inattentive to the conditions that give rise to infections and then leave the infections untreated, putting nursing home residents at risk. An infection ... [Continue Reading]
The “Big Three” Misdiagnoses
CHICAGO, IL – When you visit a doctor’s office or a hospital with a concern, you trust that your healthcare provider is doing everything possible to help you find what’s wrong and address any concerns you may have. Unfortunately, misdiagnoses are more common than what many people realize. A ... [Continue Reading]
Cómo encontrar un hogar de ancianos de calidad durante una pandemia
CHICAGO, IL - El nuevo coronavirus está desarraigando muchas áreas de la vida de personas de todo el mundo. Para las familias que consideran el cuidado de un hogar de ancianos para sus seres queridos, está causando que las personas reconsideren ese movimiento. Los hogares de ancianos han sido el ... [Continue Reading]