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Gov. Ron DeSantis Introduces New Elder Neglect Guidelines
Gov. Ron DeSantis Introduces New Elder Neglect GuidelinesIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing home deaths skyrocketed. Deaths were from more ...
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COVID-19 Continues to Hit Florida Nursing Homes Hard
On May 11, two nursing homes in Pinellas County were forced to evacuate 15 people to local hospitals after they tested positive for the novel ...
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Recognizing & Preventing Nursing Home Abuse
We rely on nursing homes and assisted living facilities to provide our elderly loved ones with dedicated medical attention, personalized care ...
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Florida Senator Looks to Pass New Bill to Protect Elderly
Last Thursday, January 14, state Senator Nancy Detert pushed a bill that aims to protect the elderly residents of Florida. She presented it in front ...
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Florida Legislature Looks to Curb Abuse of the Elderly
The Florida legislature is seeking to protect seniors in a proposed bill. The potential legislation has been put forward in response to recent reports ...
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How to Find the Best Nursing Homes
Bad nursing home care persists twenty-five years after passage of a federal law designed to improve care. Two factors have been dominant in reducing ...
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Dangerous Falls: Hip Fractures in the Elderly Population
For most, a fracture entails a trip to the emergency room and a few weeks of discomfort. A cast may be involved that serves as a badge of honor among ...
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The Silent Epidemic: Overmedication in America's Nursing Homes
A recent study by NPR of government data found that despite a federal campaign for nursing homes to reduce use of antipsychotic drugs, penalties were ...
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