Hand Washing is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of illness, infection and food-borne illness! Although there are different procedures for proper hand washing, there are distinct steps that must not be ignored when…

Have you heard of the Elder Justice Act? The Elder Justice Act was passed in an effort to combat the growing problem of elder abuse and neglect in this country. Current statistics show that one of every 10 elderly persons…

Everyone has heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine,” but researchers are finding that this expression holds more truth than we have ever thought possible. The benefits of laughter are being continuously uncovered, and the elderly may benefit the…

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease usually becomes a full-time, stressful job, but often is most rewarding. After a new survey recently released by the National Family Care givers Association (NFCA) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. was conducted, the…

A new survey that was recently released by the National Family Care givers Association (NFCA) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. revealed what family care givers fear most. The first fear was their loved one’s general health and physical decline, and the second…

Many nursing homes and extended care facilities include a garden on their grounds. Gardening has long been recognized as a healthy activity for persons of all ages. Tending and nurturing plants from seedling to maturity is good for the body,…

We are preparing to file suit on behalf of a resident of a nursing care facility in Beverly Hills who was rushed to Beaumont Hospital recently because her airway was clogged with maggots which are actually fly larvae. It is…

In observation of national Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is promoting early detection and intervention for those concerned about memory loss by sponsoring National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. National Memory Screening…

On November 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., you can obtain free advice and guidance on how to protect yourself and your loved ones against investment swindles and financial abuse. Callers will have the opportunity to speak with…

This year, Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Week has been expanded to a month. This gives an entire month of October to call attention to the very important topic of residents’ rights. The goal throughout the month is to educate the…