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Most people living in care homes will die there. This article reveals the factors influencing good-quality end-of-life care from the perspectives of residents, relatives and staff

Featured article - 16 May 2017 Head of development, Community Circles If you find yourself living in a residential or nursing home, or a member of your family moves into a home as they become older or perhaps develop dementia, what would you expect? Surely everyone should be able to expect the very best care and support at this time of their life. In reality, however, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – which regulates care homes – tells us that there is a…

By Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C. posted in Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 A nursing home is the last place you would expect to find crooks, but more of them are finding their way into these homes than was previously thought. There have been many articles in the past few years featuring the presence of dangerous criminals who have allegedly been admitted to nursing care homes unbeknownst to the nursing home staff. A program was created in 2010 known…

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Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes across the country are laying bare the risks of the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can’t afford to stay home sick

Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes across the country are laying bare the risks of the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can’t afford to stay home sick

Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes across the country are laying bare the risks of the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can’t afford to stay home sick

Let’s Talk There’s a swelling social movement to encourage all of us to discuss and document our preferences for care as the end of life approaches. To help spark what can be a difficult conversation, several groups now offer online advance care planning tools, some with catchy titles to allay fear. There’s the Go Wish Game , a card game that prompts you to identify how you want to be treated in the event of a life-threatening illness. There’s also “ Death Over…

| By Andrew E. Esch and Brynne Hunter Breaking down five myths that may come into play for geriatric patients, and how clinicians can refocus on the realities for the best possible care. It happens all too often. An older adult goes to their primary care clinician for medical clearance for a knee replacement. With multiple comorbidities, mild cognitive impairment, and a long medication list, they feel relatively healthy, but experience a lot of pain when walking, and want to move forward with…

Growing Old, Growing Poor LONG BEACH, Calif.--It is no secret that Americans are aging, but what is too often lost is that most people will need help as they grow older. Unfortunately, America does not have a strategy to deal with this growing demand. For some, this help comes in the form of needing just a little bit of assistance in the home with such tasks as cooking meals or getting groceries. For others, it is more comprehensive daily help in assisted living…