The end of the year is typically a time for giving gifts to those that we care about. It’s a common tradition for those that celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, and it has become so ingrained in our culture that even those that don’t identify … [Read more...]
Helping to Make Nursing Homes Safer Places
Recently, a Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes was put together to help ensure that some of the tragedies that were experienced because of poor regulation and follow through in nursing homes across the United … [Read more...]
What Japan is Doing Right
All across the U.S., senior care homes have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus. We have seen a disturbingly large number of people pass away from this disease, and unfortunately, a lot of the signs point to the fact that many of these … [Read more...]
COVID-19 the Latest Woe for Nursing Homes
As of the latest round of statistics, more than 50,000 residents of nursing homes have passed away because of COVID-19 or related illnesses. Although we all knew that the elderly would be hit harder by this pandemic than other populations … [Read more...]
How Do We Go About Getting Nursing Homes Back Open?
As you probably already know, nursing homes across the country have been limiting visitors to help keep residents safe. And this makes sense--safety and health should be a top priority. Although we are dealing with a global … [Read more...]
How Tech is Helping Nursing Homes Fight COVID-19
It’s no secret that nursing homes and other senior care facilities have been hit harder than anyone else by COVID-19. Seniors are especially susceptible to health problems when it comes to this virus and as a result of this, the elderly … [Read more...]
National Guard Assisting with COVID Testing
In California, the National Guard is stepping up to help with testing for the COVID-19 pandemic. The testing will be mostly focused in senior care facilities. Not only is the hope to keep seniors and caregivers healthier, one of the big … [Read more...]
Why are Nursing Homes Being Hit so Hard?
You may have seen on the news that nursing homes are being hit really hard by COVID-19. There are a lot of false stories going around about why this is, so I figured this would be a good place to talk about how the virus spreads and why … [Read more...]
How Can We Help the Elderly Right Now?
Right now, senior care services and nursing homes are restricting who can come in and out, and for good reason. The coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, has changed how we live life, at least for the time being. But as you probably … [Read more...]
Georgia Takes Important Step Forward
When it comes to protecting its senior citizens, the State of Georgia recently took a big step forward. A new policy brings transparency to what goes on at nursing homes in this state, something that was not possible in years past. The goal … [Read more...]
The Importance of Emergency Preparation
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...]
Trained Caregivers Provide More for Families
Senior care is arguably one of the most important professions in our communities right now because this care allows other types of work to happen. What they mean by this is that senior care provides a level of support for families so that … [Read more...]