Moving a relative into a New Mexico nursing home can be both a relief and a stressful situation. Relief comes because you now have the peace of mind that they are surrounded by a whole staff trained to take care of them. Stress comes due to the many horror stories of...
Many signs of trouble exist when one suspects nursing home abuse. They may include unkempt facilities, the serious disconnect between staff and residents, excessive staff turnover along with the physical and emotional red flags among residents. A couple of those...
Your mother can no longer live on her own. It is obvious. For the past two years, she has lived in her own home, while you and other family members checked on her every day, bringing meals, running errands for her, visiting with her and fulfilling household tasks. The...
Recently, a family in another state filed civil claims against those they believe are responsible for the death of their loved one. They claim she was sent home from a nursing home and left to fend for herself due to an alleged failure to pay. The victim’s loved ones...
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is not a decision most people make lightly. It is a big step and not something to rush into, so they do their research and hope they end up picking a home with staff that will treat their loved ones with the care and respect they...
As people age, many of their abilities begin to diminish. You may have a parent whose cognitive abilities have significantly declined and who also has trouble getting around as well as he or she used to. These issues may have resulted in you choosing to utilize a New...
Some people in New Mexico and across the country ultimately find themselves unable to meet their own care needs. Depending on the situation, family members may also be unable to meet these needs either, prompting them to look for other solutions. For some, this means...
There are multiple different reasons why families in New Mexico and across the country make the decision to place their loved ones in a nursing home. These facilities not only offer health care and assistance with activities of daily living, they also provide a...
No matter how much family members are loved in New Mexico, circumstances often arise in which families recognize that they are unable to meet the care needs a loved one requires. For example, some people are discharged from the hospital to nursing homes or...
When you have a relative or loved one who receives care from professionals in a nursing home facility or an independent caregiver, there is a chance that they aren’t receiving enough attention. Abuse of elderly individuals is a widespread issue. But recognizing what...
