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Many people flock to Florida in retirement. Some come as “snowbirds” who live here during winter months and then return to their primary residences in the summers. Others stay here year-round. In either case, anyone older than 60 who is living in this state may be at...
On average, senior adults take at least four medications per month, and each one has a specific function, dose and time of day for administration. Following a prescription exactly is critical, as a slight change can have harmful health consequences. As someone with a...
A Florida commissioner is facing criminal charges regarding her interactions with a 96-year-old constituent. An assistant commissioner stated that the office wants to make it clear that the commissioner has been indicted for alleged crimes as a private citizen, not in...
Helping a loved one transition to an assisted living facility can be stressful. Sadly, substandard care is a primary concern in many Florida nursing homes. Elder abuse occurs and may involve physical injuries, but can also be associated with financial schemes, as...
As a person ages, it is not uncommon to enlist various types of aid and support from multiple sources, including an adult child, financial advisers, lawyers, medical professionals and more. While this type of support can be helpful, it can also be a source of...
In nursing homes throughout Florida and the rest of the country, there are many patients who are unable to move around their room or the facility without assistance. Care providers know that immobile patients have a high risk for bed sores, which is why there is...
Helping an aging parent can be a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially if he or she must rely on others for daily care or must move into a nursing home full-time. Sadly, there are people throughout Florida and across the country with nefarious intentions...
In nursing homes throughout Florida, there are many thousands of people with special health care needs. For example, many patients suffer from dementia or other neurodegenerative diseases. Many nursing home residents are partially or fully immobile. They rely on care...
The thought of someone abusing an elderly loved one is enough to cause severe stress, worry and anxiety. People cannot be with their family members around the clock, especially if the loved one resides in a Florida nursing facility. Sadly, elder abuse is a problem...
It is a sad time in Florida when data shows that tens of thousands of reports are filed every year regarding the abuse of the state’s older citizens. Hundreds of deaths occur in connection with many of the reported incidents. Elder abuse is a real problem, and it is...