Monthly Archives: November 2023
Cases of Deadly Fungus in Nursing Homes
In the spring of this year, it was announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that infections of the deadly fungus, Candida auris (C. auris) continued to increase in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Nursing homes in Tampa and throughout the country are still feeling the effects of the… Read More »
Common Signs of Dehydration in Nursing Home Residents
People are often admitted into nursing homes because they require regular round-the-clock care that family members cannot provide. Along with medical treatments, which are sometimes quite complex, nursing homes should also provide basic care for the residents in their care, including access to sufficient water and other drinks. As people become older, their bodies… Read More »
Four Main Causes of Nursing Home Deaths
Seniors make up one of the most vulnerable sectors of our society. When placing a loved one into a nursing home, you trust that they will receive the best possible care. When staff members in a long-term facility do not provide quality care or a facility is not properly cleaned, residents are at an… Read More »
