In September 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued a new rule that impacts about 1.5 million people in long-term care facilities. It was the first comprehensive review of rules that apply to facilities that accept Medicare or Medicaid in about 25 years,…
Your loved one has the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times while residing in a nursing home. There are no qualifications to this statement, and there are no exceptions. Yet, sadly, some nursing homes need to be reminded of this…
A physician shall uphold the standards of professionalism… A physician shall respect the law… A physician shall respect the rights of patients… So begin three of the American Medical Association’s Principles of Medical Ethics. Doctors are among the most respected and the most trusted members…
Some women have a genetic predisposition to developing reproductive cancers, such as ovarian cancer. If you are one of these women and you have used talcum-based baby powder in your genital area, then it can be difficult to know why you have developed ovarian cancer…
You are in a tricky situation. You think that your friend or relative may be being abused in the very place that is supposed to keep her safe—her nursing home—and you don’t know what to do. Six Steps You Can Take If You Suspect Abuse…
When it comes to traumatic brain injuries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that adults age 65 and older have the highest rates of hospitalization and death. Falls are a leading cause of these injuries, which makes them a serious concern for…