Nursing Homes

A disabled veteran in Southern New Jersey enjoys taking his therapy ducks to assisted living centers, nursing homes, and schools to comfort others. A disabled veteran in New Jersey is doing a great service in his community by sharing his love for ducks with the elderly and children in his…

When someone we love needs more care than we can provide, a nursing home or residential facility may prove to be a lifesaver — but not always. Nursing homes may seem like the last resort when the needs of a loved one exceed our ability to care for them ourselves…

Death in a nursing home — His wife withers in her nursing home bed, hanging on to a long goodbye. Death whittles her to bones and primitive groans muffled by morphine. Love forces him to betray her. He signs a do not resuscitate order for the chart, remembering the morning they carved their initials in a birch tree on…

In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of our lives. From schools to nursing homes, e-readers like the Kindle have proven to be a valuable tool in improving the quality of life for various communities. This article will demonstrate why Kindles should be distributed to every school child…

Seven tips to help you find the suitable facility — Choosing the right assisted living, or nursing home for your elderly loved ones can be a challenging and emotional decision. Here are some key factors to consider when selecting a facility: Location: Consider the facility's location in relation to your home and any other family members or friends who may…

Most of us are likely to need assisted living and residential care at some point in our lives. Will it be there? Healthcare industry insiders, from long-time pharmacists and medical professionals to hospital administrators, have been sounding the alarm about the state of senior care in America recently. And with…

Medicare fraud and lack of transparency are threatening long-term care prospects for seniors in America. The history of nursing homes in the United States dates back to the late 19th century. At that time, elderly individuals were cared for in their homes by family members, but as families began to…

Don’t judge me until you read why — If you have been reading my stories for awhile then you have read about my mother in law. She’s an insufferable woman, which mean if you have to be around her — you’re going to suffer. She’s 94 and lives in an apartment in a care home facility. For many…