by Scott Reisch | Jun 5, 2020 | News
A bed sore is a type of painful skin sore that can develop when someone is left sitting or lying in the same position for a long period of time. This type of injury is not serious in the early stages, however it quickly worsens if it is left untreated. Sadly, many...
by Scott Reisch | May 30, 2020 | News
A physical restraint is any device or material that is used to restrict a person’s movement, including belts, bedrails, soft ties, and lap trays or tables. Many of these physical restraints are used to restrict the movement of nursing home residents. In some cases,...
by Scott Reisch | Apr 16, 2020 | News
Alzheimer’s disease is a common type of dementia that affects the memory and other important cognitive functions. It can be difficult to care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, which is why many of them end up in nursing homes. In fact, the Centers for Disease...
by Scott Reisch | Mar 23, 2020 | News
Elderly adults usually have weakened immune systems, which means they are more likely to get sick. This makes good hygiene incredibly important to an elderly adult’s health. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents become ill as a result of poor hygiene. If this...
by Scott Reisch | Aug 5, 2019 | News
Many people assume that the most damaging form of abuse is physical abuse, but that’s not necessarily true. Verbal abuse can be incredibly damaging, especially when it is directed at an elderly adult in a nursing home. Sadly, many nursing home residents are verbally...