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Alabama Nursing Homes Are Reopening: What to Look for When You Go
One of the biggest challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the inability to visit loved ones without putting them at risk of catching the virus. This is especially […]
Blog posts in 2021
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How to Tell If Your Loved One Is Safe in Their Nursing Home
Apr 19
When you’ve placed your trust in a nursing home to look after the health and well-being of your loved one, it’s normal to want to make sure that facility is…
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Is Hospice Care Dangerous for Nursing Home Residents?
Apr 5
Hospice care is intended to improve the quality of life for those experiencing advanced terminal illness. Its goal is to care for patients rather than cure them. Hospice care can…
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How to Look Up the Stats of Your Loved One’s Nursing Home
Mar 15
Trusting a nursing home or other long-term care facility with the health and well-being of your loved one is difficult for most people. We all want to be sure that…
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Causes of Diarrheal Disease in Nursing Homes
Mar 1
Diarrheal disease is the chronic occurrence of diarrhea, often caused by the transmission of infectious organisms. Globally, diarrhea is a major health crisis. The World Health Organization says that it’s…
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Is the Power of Attorney Responsible for Nursing Home Bills?
Feb 15
When someone has a parent or other loved one residing in a nursing home, they might wonder whether they are personally responsible for paying the nursing home bills, particularly if…
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What Is the Cause of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
Feb 1
The nursing home industry has faced many challenges over the years, including battling a reputation for providing inadequate care to residents. When most people hear about accusations of neglect and…
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Worst Nursing Homes in Alabama in 2021
Feb 1
Ideally, every nursing home would offer the highest level of care, and people could trust the people in whose hands they’re leaving the well-being of their loved ones. Sadly, that’s…
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Why Falls Are So Deadly for the Elderly
Jan 18
Of all the dangers facing older adults, fall-related risks are perhaps the most common, and most deadly. Not only are the elderly more likely to fall, they’re also more likely…
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How Staffing Shortages Endanger Nursing Home Residents
Jan 4
Staffing has long been a concern for nursing homes across the U.S. Both the number and quality of workers in nursing homes dictate the quality of care that residents receive.…