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There are some professions that a person would expect there to be thorough background checks in order to become employed in these industries. The military, police, some governmental positions, education – these are all careers which usually require background checks. However, most employees of Georg...

Florida has the United State’s highest percentage of the elderly population, with 17.6% of the state’s residents older than 65. However, when it comes to caring for those residents, the state might not be doing so well. WFTV reports on Florida’s ranking on elder abuse and protections. WalletHub sho...

It’s no shock that with the advances in medical care that people are living longer than ever. Many seniors want to stay as independent as possible and their loved ones often choose assisted living facilities that help their parents or other loved ones remain independent. However, care needs to be ta...

The last thing people would expect a nursing home to have a violation for is pest control. We expect nursing homes, like hospitals and doctor’s offices to be pest and bug free. In some cases, that does not happen and in those cases, a facilities license can be revoked. The Indy Star reports on a fac...

The National Council on Aging has reported that elder abuse is often unreported, with as few as only 1 in every 14 instances of abuse being reported. Yet, statistics provided by the same agency show that 1 in 10 has been abused in some way or another. 60% of those perpetrating the abuse are family m...

It comes as no surprise that many nursing homes find themselves understaffed and what staff they have overworked. This can be a hard barrier to overcome when attempting to provide care to a number of residents, each with their own health conditions and requirements of care. As such, one report makes...

Nursing homes are generally overseen by state health departments, who may issue fines if the facility has any health violations. Such violations can include citations related to cleanliness, patient-to-staff ratios, and other minor instances. Some of the more serious violations can occur if a reside...

Many nursing homes and long-term care facilities put additional protections into place for residents and patients with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s. These patients are often kept in separate wards or wings and doors to the outdoors remain locked when supervision is not present. Some even...

Scabies is a common illness caused by a tiny mite which burrows under the skin and lays eggs, causing a rash. While it is a common infection, it is preventable. Taking proper precautions by infected persons treating the infection can prevent the spread of the illness. In nursing homes, taking action...

In the aftermath of hurricane Irma, a Florida nursing home became the center of controversy when several residents died of heat-related issues after power went out at the facility, causing the air-conditioning to go out. This prompted swift action from Florida governor Rick Scott, who signed emergen...