Many older adults who reside in nursing homes expect to remain at that facility for the rest of their lives. The nursing home may want them to stay at the facility, as the business can charge thousands of dollars every month for a bed. However, there are sometimes...
Cancer is a leading cause of deaths in the United States. Even when patients survive cancer, the treatment process can be invasive and debilitating. Generally speaking, the earlier that patients begin treatment for cancer, the better their prognosis. People dealing...
People at any stage of life can potentially develop bedsores. Those who become immobilized due to injury or medical challenges are potentially at risk of pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers. Older adults frequently spend much of their time in bed or in a favorite...
Nursing home neglect can manifest in a number of different ways. Sometimes, the facilities become dirty and cluttered. Residents may end up injured because they trip and fall or sickened because pathogens spread rapidly through the facility. Other times, nursing home...
Birth injuries are a devastating experience. An infant may suffer a medical injury that impacts their development and health forever. Part of what makes birth injuries so tragic is that they are often preventable with better medical care. Medical challenges like...
Discussions of nursing home abuse often focus on the misconduct of staff members. The people who work at nursing homes can neglect individual residents. They can also engage in abusive behavior that causes physical, emotional or financial harm to nursing home...
Much of modern medicine involves the use of prescribed medication. Doctors can recommend prescription drugs based on an individual's symptoms or the medical condition causing those symptoms. Prescribed medications are controlled substances that people can only access...
Older adults in general tend to use more prescription medications than younger people do. Medication can help address a variety of health concerns including blood pressure issues. It is common for older adults to take multiple different medications daily to manage...
Anytime a large number of people live in a small space, infestations and infections are a safety concern. There is a reason that there are many immunizations recommended for those living in on-campus housing during their college years. Similar logic may lead to...
Doctors offer certain resources and information that the average person can't access on their own. They can recommend medications or refer someone to a specialist. The very first service that a doctor may provide for a patient is often diagnosis. They determine what...