At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes across the United States saw just how quickly the virus could spread. To help prevent the spread, nursing homes began limiting…
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Abandonment in Nursing Homes
What Factors Lead to Abandonment in Nursing Homes Nursing home abandonment occurs when a facility fails to provide the required care for a resident. By the very nature of this…
Head Injuries in Nursing Homes
Fall injuries in nursing homes are the most common cause of head injury among nursing home residents. Elderly residents may slip or fall and suffer a head injury while: Being…
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
There are many reasons that elderly residents in facilities suffer nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. Nursing home workers are too often low-paid, overworked, and poorly trained. Sometimes the…
Neglect in Nursing Homes
Signs of Neglect in Nursing Homes Nursing home neglect can cause serious problems for vulnerable residents. Many residents who experience neglect suffer: Worsening or new medical conditions Bedsores Fall injuries…
Families Feel the Impact of Nursing Home Lockdowns
Status of Nursing Home Lockdowns Nursing homes across the U.S. are restricting visits in an effort to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Nursing Homes Fail to Follow Federal Emergency Plan, Now Coronavirus Hotspots
The nursing home industry has resisted federal emergency plan requirements for many years. These federal plans include strict guidelines for disasters, including a pandemic. A recent report from ProPublica says…
New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries
Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare plans the option of covering certain non-medical benefits and also increases…
Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status
The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will arrive and contact Medicare if you don’t…
Problems With Guardianship System Is Focus of John Oliver Show
John Oliver recently highlighted problems with the guardianship system on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The comedian provided a scary and funny explanation of how guardianship…