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Moving an aging parent into a nursing home involves making some difficult decisions, and one of those decisions involves choosing where your parent should live. Not all nursing homes uphold the same standards of care, and when the quality of care suffers, your parent...
In many types of assisted living facilities such as nursing homes, staff turnover is a very prevalent problem. Unfortunately, the demands of the job in addition to constraints on compensation make it difficult for nursing homes to retain their best employees. The way...
Trusting a facility and its caregivers to care for your aging loved one does not mean letting down your guard for signs of neglect or abuse. Signs of abuse are often more glaring and visible than signs of neglect; however, neglect can be very damaging. A few signs of...
Helping your loved one transition to assisted living is an emotional time and you likely want to help make his or her new nursing home room feel comfortable and homey. Some nursing homes already have a friendly, neighborhood feel while other facilities are set up like...
One of the critical duties of nursing home facilities is offering nutritious meals at appropriate times. While you should closely monitor your aging loved one for signs of dehydration and malnourishment, you should also be wary of food-related illnesses at the nursing...
When you live a geographic distance away from your parent or older loved one, it can be more difficult to check on her or his care facility than if you lived closer. However, you can still ensure that your family member is safe in a nursing home. Try these tips to...
Americans reportedly work longer hours and take less vacation time, compared to workers in other nations so it is not surprising to learn that between 35% and 54% of healthcare professionals experience burnout. In addition to the lengthy schedules medical...
Deciding to put your loved one in a nursing home is hard enough, but the process of choosing the right place is even more difficult. There is no shortage of options, but you know some are better than others. What Maryland nursing home will provide the best care and...
When your loved one lost the ability to effectively communicate with you, your relationship entered a new phase on many levels. The loss caused emotional trauma for you, and it also led to more responsibilities for your loved one’s caretakers. WebMD notes that...
Maryland has made great strides to ensure nursing homes in the state are safer for residents. The state’s General Assembly passed two bills last year to outline future efforts for how this would take place. Even with new legislation, the loved ones of nursing home...
