When seniors are living in a California nursing home, the staff is responsible for the medication that the residents receive each day. Over-medicating patients is a common problem that has increased in recent years. Signs of over-medicating abuse include seniors who sleep a lot or are not coherent because of the medication. Some families aren’t…
Read MoreWhile the state government grants some waivers, California law says that nursing homes should provide at least 3.5 nursing hours per resident per day. Not maintaining this level over the long haul puts residents at significant risk. Malnutrition Understaffing in nursing homes often leads to malnourishment in residents. In these residents, the inside of their…
Read MoreNursing homes in California should be a safe space for your loved ones to live after serious health matters or towards the end of their lives. Most residents in these homes are at least 70 if not over 100 years of age or young people with disabilities. Sometimes, unfortunately, preventable nursing home injuries do occur,…
Read MoreAs our loved ones age and become vulnerable, the decision to seek nursing home care can be a difficult one. The goal is always to provide a healthy and fulfilling environment that promotes dignity and well-being, but the actual work of elder care poses challenges that affect nursing home facilities and families alike. However, nursing…
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