A study published March 31, 2011 in the New England Journal of Medicine attempts to examine the relationship between Quality of Care Indicators in Nursing
Modern medicine has made great advances in its ability to provide relief and treatment for individuals suffering the effects of psychiatric conditions such as depression
From the time we are babies through childhood, adulthood, and on into our senior years, we do not want to be physically restrained. Outside of
It is no secret that, when it comes to vocations, attorneys do not enjoy the greatest affection society-wide, and the thought of contacting an attorney
Elder neglect is insidious for many reasons, not the least of which is that it often goes unnoticed, unreported, and unlitigated, even though the elders
A recent study by the financial resource center wallethub.com reported that California has the highest prevalence of elder abuse in the nation. The study also
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Recent advancements in technology are proving to be a powerful tool to mitigate the risks and enhance the safety of the elderly. By incorporating smart
Elderly and infirm residents of nursing homes are at an increased risk of malnutrition and dehydration for a myriad of reasons, most significantly because they
