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Home Activities for an Elderly Loved One
Elderly loved ones have always needed and deserved special attention, but in a world reshaped by the Coronavirus, it’s more important than ever to go the extra mile with them. The claustrophobia and loneliness of social distancing affect everyone, but that’s especially true for elders, essentially all of whom are high-risk and trapped at home. … Continue reading Home Activities for an Elderly Loved One
COVID-19 Resources for the Elderly and Families
Living through a pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for people of all ages, from children to the elderly. Although kids have shown to be the most resilient as far as physical risks from COVID-19, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t concerns for their physical and emotional well-being. And adults and the elderly can face significant health … Continue reading COVID-19 Resources for the Elderly and Families
A Senior’s Guide to Exercise and Fitness
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you don’t need to exercise regularly. Even if you don’t exercise much right now, you can still make a goal of getting fit during your senior years. Make working out something you enjoy and you’ll find that it’s easy to get into shape while having fun. What Are … Continue reading A Senior’s Guide to Exercise and Fitness
Coronavirus Nursing Home Deaths by State
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, nursing home residents have accounted for 35-40% of all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. That’s a huge percentage considering that the 1.5 million people who live in nursing homes only make up 0.45% of the entire U.S. population. Which states have had the most coronavirus nursing home deaths? We ranked … Continue reading Coronavirus Nursing Home Deaths by State
How Much a Nursing Home Costs per Hour in Every State
The cost of care in a nursing home isn’t particularly cheap, but in which states is it the most expensive? After analyzing data from SeniorLiving.org, we created this infographic that takes a look at the costs of nursing homes across every state in America. The data covers the average costs on an annual basis, then … Continue reading How Much a Nursing Home Costs per Hour in Every State
DOJ Senior Exploitation Crackdown Targets Financial Abuse
A recent announcement covered by ABC News, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) made a statement while in Florida regarding their goals for preserving the safety and finances of seniors. The DOJ senior exploitation crackdown initiative has announced plans to focus the overwhelming brunt of its efforts on prosecuting international financial exploitation scams. The DOJ … Continue reading DOJ Senior Exploitation Crackdown Targets Financial Abuse
Federal Nursing Home Infection Control Rollback Risks Lives
One of the last federal nursing home infection control regulations passed before the current presidency was a requirement aimed at corralling the 1.6 to 3.8 million infections and diseases that plague nursing homes annually. The first part of the federal nursing home infection regulation was a requirement for all long-term care facilities to develop infection … Continue reading Federal Nursing Home Infection Control Rollback Risks Lives
Sioux City Resident Robbery Concludes With Caretaker’s Plea
The story of a Sioux City resident robbery has begun to conclude with justice for the victim. 52-year-old, Ronald Taylor, has reversed his plea on the count of stealing large quantities of money from his ward, The Sioux City resident robbery began on July 28, 2017, and continued until June 2019. During that time, Ronald … Continue reading Sioux City Resident Robbery Concludes With Caretaker’s Plea
Nursing Facility Care Bill Passes Georgia House by Overwhelming Vote
On Feb. 28, 2020, a new nursing facility care bill has passed in Georgia’s legislative house by a staggering 160 – 1 vote. If this bill passes the Senate, it will become law, requiring nursing homes, assisted living centers, and personal care homes to reevaluate the level of care they are providing to their residents. … Continue reading Nursing Facility Care Bill Passes Georgia House by Overwhelming Vote
Ruthie’s Law Lawsuit Filed by Nursing Homes to Avoid Enforcement
A lawsuit has been filed against officials from Erie County, New York by eight nursing homes and the state association over the legality and enforceability of a local law known as Ruthie’s Law. The Ruthie’s Law lawsuit was filed the week of Feb. 17, 2020, in the New York State Supreme Court and neither side … Continue reading Ruthie’s Law Lawsuit Filed by Nursing Homes to Avoid Enforcement