Tag: Nursing Homes
Assisted Living’s Breakneck Growth Leaves Patient Safety Behind
Dementia care is the fastest-growing segment of assisted living. But facilities across the country are straining to deliver on their promises of attentive care
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Trying To Protect Seniors, The Most Vulnerable, From Formidable Foe Florence
With Hurricane Florence predicted to slam the North Carolina coast Friday, health officials are already scrambling to keep older residents safe.
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Avoidable Sepsis Infections Send Thousands Of Seniors To Gruesome Deaths
Nursing homes around the country are failing to prevent infections that can lead to sepsis.
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When choosing a nursing home, check the clothing and laundry
Well-dressed residents, well-staffed homes – a researcher has found.
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Most nursing homes not adequately staffed, report
Nursing home staffing dips far below average on some days and consistently plummets on weekends.
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