The neglect and abuse of seniors in care facilities is a long-standing issue that has only worsened with the shortage of nursing staff. With evidence pointing to a direct correlation between mistreatment and staffing numbers, it's clear that minimum staffing requirements are necessary. The Biden Administration has finally taken action by setting federal minimum staffing [...]
When the coronavirus pandemic hit across the country, skilled nursing facilities, acting at the behest of governmental officials, implemented unprecedented visitation restrictions in the interest of resident and staff health and safety. Such restrictions are understandably difficult for both residents and their families, especially since seniors’ isolation has been shown to cause or exacerbate a [...]
It’s no surprise that as we age, we lose strength, flexibility and balance. But there are a variety of ways to keep safely exercising in order to maintain the activities you love, keep your independence, prevent falls, reduce pain and even lower your chances of illnesses such as heart disease. To encourage quality of life, [...]
Few seem to want to acknowledge that sex among seniors is a reality -- that amorous activity is common in nursing homes, bringing with it a multitude of issues. “Sex falls right smack dab in the middle of who we are as people,” Marguerite McLaughlin, senior director of quality improvement for the American Health Care [...]
To many, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers bring to mind a clinical atmosphere: all white walls and foreign terminology—sometimes literally—without a trace of the comforts and sensations patients leave behind. New York City is a city full of vibrant cultures and people of all ages and abilities, and at The Allure Group it is our belief that [...]