STEBNER AND ASSOCIATES
When you consider all of the “never events” that should not ever occur in patient care, patient elopement is right up there at the top of the list. Still, an alarming number of dementia patients still manage to escape the confines of their supposedly secure settings...
You may have seen horrific reports about elder abuse on the news or in the papers. If you have recently moved your parents into a nursing home, you might worry about the prospect of someone abusing them. Estimates suggest around 10% of over-65-year-olds experience...
Growing older brings about unique challenges that stem from cognitive and health decline. Many seniors (women in particular) become victims of financial and elder abuse. Elderly adults who require assistance with their health, financial and legal affairs are...
It makes sense to believe that nursing home abuse and neglect is something the staff at the facility is doing. However, according to BMC Health Services Research, staff are not the only perpetrators in nursing home abuse cases. Besides staff, abuse may also result...
A few months ago, you helped your aging father move into a California nursing home. Whenever you visit your father recently, he seems out of sorts and not as lively as he used to be. Could the nursing home staff use chemical restraints? Human Rights Watch explains...
As your parents age, you will likely have to help them more. You may need to watch over them and provide care to them to ensure they are safe and healthy. One additional thing you will want to do is to protect them from financial scams. Financial scams often target...
If you have an elderly loved one, odds are you want him or her to have the best care possible. In the U.S., the older adult population grows at a faster rate than the younger generations. As a person ages, he or she needs more care. Unfortunately, some caregivers may...
Whether you are struggling with dementia or you have a parent or grandparent struggling with some type of dementia, it is important to understand the different challenges that often arise with this condition. Many people struggle with Alzheimer's disease and according...
America is aging. Not only that, but aging looks different these days. Fewer of our elders are cohabiting with their families. There are higher rates of mental degradation and physical disability that go along with the overall increased age of the population. These...
If you have an elderly loved one who requires in-depth care, moving him or her into a nursing home may be a wise approach. Choosing the right facility is only part of the equation, though. You must also ensure your loved one is receiving appropriate care for his or...
