How Nursing Homes Can Help Prevent Resident Falls

The reason for transitioning a loved one to a nursing home is to provide them with the kind of around-the-clock care they need to maintain their quality of life. They will be provided with nutritious

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How Do Urinary Tract Infections Go Undetected in Nursing Homes?

Your mother is in a nursing home. On a recent visit, you noticed she was acting strange; not like she was sick, but more like she was confused. Agitated. The facility staff told you not

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The Causes of Most Falling Accidents in Nursing Homes

Falls are among the most common and most serious incidents in nursing homes. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents fall each year. As a result, they suffer injuries, such as hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries, or

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8 Tips for Improving Hydration in Nursing Homes

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health. When you consider that upwards of 70% of our body weight is made up of water, it is easy to understand why we need water to survive. Water

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