How To Celebrate Important Events With Your Loved One in a Nursing Home

Recently, Beaver Dam Nursing Home resident Rava Lindsey celebrated her 104th birthday. Sharing in her special day were Rava’s 11 children, 33 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, 117 great-great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-great-grandchildren. Gathering the entire family is

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Can You Have a Companion Pet in a Nursing Home?

The American Psychiatric Association recently published the findings of several studies relating to the advantages of pet ownership in older adults. One study conducted over five years in Finland found that “pet owners had significantly

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Can You File an Anonymous Nursing Home Abuse Report?

The vast majority of nursing homes are a safe and comfortable living option for seniors who find themselves in need of around-the-clock care. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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How Often Are Family Members Abusers?

When you hear the words “elder abuse,” you might automatically think of a negligent nursing home staff. Sadly, not all abuse is connected to an assisted living facility. A survey published by the National Council

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