A woman has come forward with a disturbing accusation. She claims that a nursing home gave her powerful drugs without her consent. The drugs in question are fentanyl and heroin. These are not your average painkillers. They are serious stuff, often linked to addiction and overdose. The woman's experience raises big questions. How could this happen? Nursing homes are ...
Older folks in China are living longer, and more of them are moving into nursing homes. But just because they're older doesn't mean they should stop caring about their happiness and inner peace. A recent study looked into how exercise can help seniors feel better about life and themselves. The study found that when older adults see themselves as active and fit, it b...
Assistant nurses (ANs) play a big part in taking care of older people in nursing homes. But, there is a problem. Many ANs do not know enough about medicines and the issues that can come with them. This lack of knowledge can lead to serious problems for the people they care for. A study wanted to find out how ANs see their role in preventing drug-related problems (DR...
Dementia affects many people in care homes. A recent study looked at how photos can help. The idea was to use digital pictures to boost the mood and engagement of residents with dementia. It also aimed to support their caregivers, both professional and family members. The study was part of a bigger trial. It focused on how well the photo activity worked and what mad...
The Dutch government made a big change to its long-term care system. They wanted to make it more affordable. They did this by making it harder to get traditional nursing-home care. Instead, they pushed for more care to happen at home. This led to the creation of small-scale nursing homes. These homes are meant to feel more like a real home. They are paid for with pub...
A former police officer in Australia managed to dodge a jail sentence. This happened after he was found guilty of killing a 95-year-old woman with a stun gun. The incident took place in a nursing home. The victim was Clare Nowland, a great-grandmother suffering from dementia. The officer, Kristian White, was given 450 hours of community service and two years of supe...
Hepatitis E is a liver infection that can be quite serious. It is caused by a virus. The body's immune system plays a big role in fighting it off. The immune system has a memory. It remembers how to fight off infections it has seen before. This memory is crucial for preventing future infections. A recent study looked at how the immune system remembers hepatitis ...
Falls in nursing homes are a big deal. They mess with residents' health and happiness. While hospitals and community settings have made strides in preventing falls, nursing homes are still playing catch-up. These places are unique. Residents need lots of help, and resources are tight. This makes managing fall risks tricky. A recent look at studies from 2019 to 2024 a...
The world is getting older. People are living longer. This means there are more older adults who need care. The places that care for them, like nursing homes, are having a tough time. They can't keep enough personal care workers. Workers are leaving too fast, and it's a big problem. This review looked at why these workers are leaving. It's not just about money, thoug...
On April 22, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced new rules for long-term care facilities. These rules aim to enhance nursing home care quality by setting minimum staffing levels. Facilities must now provide at least 3. 48 hours of daily care per resident. This includes 0. 55 hours from registered nurses (RNs), 2. 45 hours from nurse ai...