Last year, when a hurricane swept through Florida, many nursing homes were found to be lacking their emergency preparations. Some individuals died or suffered as a result of this lack of planning. This wasn’t necessarily the fault of any … [Read more...]
Natural Disaster Preparedness is Part of Senior Care
Recently, natural disasters like Hurricane Irma have sparked a new direction when it comes to the topic of senior care. Beforehand, this wasn’t in the public eye much, but the media has permeated more and more of our lives. In this case, … [Read more...]
Do You Know How to Prepare for an Emergency?
Emergency preparedness is something that a lot of people talk about, but not many people actually take steps to prepare for an emergency. If you are acting as a family caregiver, being prepared for an emergency is absolutely vital to the … [Read more...]
Crisis-Mode Caregiving
For some people, the need to find a caregiver for an elderly loved one creeps up gradually. When an actual professional is needed to take over, it is not a surprise, but a decision that has been in the works for weeks, or even months. For … [Read more...]
Emergency Guidelines Impacting Healthcare Providers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have established new guidelines on how healthcare providers must respond in times of emergency. This impacts nursing homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities, but it also impacts things … [Read more...]