In this day and age, our senior population is growing in number and living longer. The elderly are among our most vulnerable citizens. The challenge of providing the proper care has become increasingly important as many people are faced with the decision of placing older relatives and loved ones who may not be able to care for … [Read more...]
Nursing Homes a Solution but in Some Cases Unsafe
Attorneys Investigate Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawsuits
Ensuring the Best Nursing Home Care for Your Loved One. Placing your loved one into a nursing home or other long-term care facility can be difficult for both the individual and their families. The transition from independent living to a nursing home can be stressful, but it is often necessary for elderly individuals who need 24-hour … [Read more...]
Does the Flu Vaccine Carry Risks?
As flu season is upon us, some may wonder whether there are any risks associated with getting the flu vaccine. This is addressed in a recent New York Times Ask Well blog, which responds to a reader question that asks “Thirty-five years ago, my husband's healthy college roommate died from a reaction to the swine flu vaccine. Neither … [Read more...]
Residents in Care Homes have Greater Risk of Dehydration, Study Finds
A recent study found that individuals from care home were more likely to suffer from dehydration compared to those living in their own homes. The study, conducted by Wolff et al (2015), looked at first admission of patients 65 years and older to Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust between January 2011 and December 2013. The … [Read more...]
Michigan Nursing Home Failed to Report Alleged Abuse to State
Michigan Nursing Home Failed To Report Abuse. State investigators say that nurse aides at a Zeeland, Michigan, nursing home either caused “actual harm” to residents or put them at immediate risk of being harmed last year, and the home failed to report the alleged abuse to the state. Investigators wrote that Providence Christian … [Read more...]
Elderly Treated with SSRI Antidepressants Suffer
SSRI Antidepressants Pose More Risks To Elderly Patients. A new study out of Britain has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may pose more risks to elderly patients compared to older drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. SSRI antidepressants, which include drugs such as Prozac and Effexor, are … [Read more...]
Spinal Fusion Surgeries Up in Elderly
Spinal Fusion Surgeries Up in Elderly. Risky spinal fusion surgeries are increasingly being performed on elderly patient, according to a new study. The surgeries, which often use devices made by Medtronic Inc. and Zimmer Holdings Inc., often lead to life-threatening complications in these patients. The study focused on women … [Read more...]
