When our elders reach a certain age or status of health, a tough, but often necessary, a decision has to be made to put them into an assisted living nursing home. While we make this choice with the best intentions of our elders in mind, nursing homes aren't always...
As we begin to age, we must make tough decisions about quality care. Finding the right nursing home for you may be complicated. Even if you settle in your dream retirement home facility, you may face certain legal challenges should some sort of accident or harmful...
Elderly and disabled Pennsylvanians face unique challenges every day operating in a world largely intended for healthy, able people. Obstacles abound, many seemingly intent on making it harder for disabled and older Americans to stay active. Elderly and disabled...
Are Falls in Hospitals and Nursing Homes an Issue? Short answer, yes! Hospitals and nursing homes offer the medical services needed by many older adults. And they can do a fine job of providing the required care. But falls by the elderly population are a major...
Older Drivers present benefits and Risks The AARP recently released a comprehensive report that makes a strong case for the value of hiring workers in the age 50+ category. The report details this segment of the population's increasing willingness to work and...
The Case of professional Negligence A suit has been filed against a nursing home by a Philadelphia woman who claimed that she suffered multiple injuries after falling at the facility of a nursing home on two separate occasions due to alleged company negligence. Her...
No matter how hard it is to accept, your parents will get old, and they may require some sort of help. For some, a nursing home is the only option. If you are weighing your options about providing care for your elderly parents, it's wise to educate yourself about your...