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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 […]
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What Is the Quality of Food in Nursing Homes?
Jul 5
With more Americans than ever moving into nursing homes, recently, their children have begun questioning the quality of food their parents receive. As Americans live longer, they often find themselves…
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Pell City, AL Has Two Nursing Homes Classified as Problem Facilities
Jun 14
The Pell City, AL nursing home facilities Diversicare of Pell City and Village at Cook Springs have now received poor ratings the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers…
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Visitation Restrictions During COVID Relaxed for Alabama Nursing Homes
May 3
The past year has been very difficult for everyone. We have changed the ways we do everything to keep each other safe. The pandemic has been especially challenging for those…
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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…