Anxiety in Nursing Home Residents
A systematic review conducted by the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry concluded that older adults living in long-term care facilities are at a higher risk of anxiety disorders than
Signs and Symptoms of Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Homes
At Jehl Law Group, it is not uncommon for us to hear a client mention how his or her loved one is underweight, is not properly
Ten Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Care Plan Meeting
What Is a Care Plan Meeting? When a resident is admitted to any long-term care facility that accepts Medicare or Medicaid, the staff is required
Government Funds New Ways to Prevent Infections in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
According to NPR, California and Illinois are working to help stop the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or superbugs, in 50 hospitals and nursing homes throughout the
How To File a Nursing Home Complaint in Tennessee
Anyone, including employees, residents or loved ones, has the right to file a complaint against a licensed long-term care facility in the state of Tennessee
Disaster Response Plans for Nursing Homes Nationwide Fall Short
As spring slowly but surely gives way to summer’s warmer weather, the likelihood of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes increases. In the event of
Nursing Homes Fail to Prevent Growing Number of Resident Suicides
Suicide rates across the nation have been continually rising at an alarming rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 47,000 Americans died
Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes: Developing a Plan is Vital
Falls are an incredibly common cause of serious injury, particularly in the older generation. In fact, more than one out of every four individuals 65
U.S. Senate Hearing Highlights CMS’ Faulty Care Policies for Nursing Home Residents
On March 6, 2019, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance gathered for a hearing to discuss cases of nursing home abuse and neglect that have
The Dangers of Opioid Use in Nursing Homes
The opioid epidemic is not limited to any one age group, region or ethnicity. It is pervasive throughout the country and affects even the elderly