Dehydration, depending on the severity, sometimes creates only small telltale signs while having a big effect on the body, especially in the elderly. Dehydration occurs when […]

Many seniors are frail and unable to fully care for themselves. They are particularly vulnerable to intentional abuse or neglect, the U.S. Administration on Aging says. […]

Nursing homes are understaffed, and the big problem seems to be workload. Only 41 percent of the facilities agreed that the facility had enough staff to […]

If you have ever been confined to bed for any length of time, you probably understand how bedridden people can develop pressure ulcers, also known as […]

Lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for adults in long-term care (LTC).1 Community studies have shown prevalence rates of […]

Maintaining or improving the ability to move around is one of the most effective ways to minimize the risk of developing bed sores, pressure ulcers also […]

Nursing Homes routinely place patients who weren’t incontinent in adult diapers, a practice that is not only humiliating, but can also lead to sores, infection, and […]

SB 558 (Simitian) helps prevent physical abuse of elderly and dependent adults by providing stricter civil enforcement of the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act […]

Bed Sores Can Be Prevented Pressure sores, Bed Sores also known as Decubitus Ulcers can be treated, and often cured, by adjusting the patient’s position regularly. […]

July is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Why is that significant? Studies show that in up to 90 percent of elder abuse cases, the abuser is a […]