If you have an elderly loved one, you may notice many behaviors or changes in him or her with age. You may even have to put your loved one in a nursing home because he or she requires care you can no longer handle. There are also some conditions that may come with age...
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Month: January 2019
Why do nursing homes evict residents?
New Mexico families want the peace of mind of knowing that their loved ones who live in nursing homes have a secure residence. However, there are times when a nursing home notifies you that your relative can no longer stay there. This sudden news can be disconcerting...
What are the risks of understaffing in nursing homes?
When you check into a nursing home in New Mexico for a loved one, you should always look at the staff. Learning more about the staff can help you to better understand how well the nursing home operates and whether your loved one will get the proper care there. If the...
Make sure you know the types of over-55 housing
Good nursing homes in New Mexico abide by a specific set of rules. These rules are similar to the regulations that dictate the conditions and behaviors of staff inside hospitals. Unfortunately, we at find that some housing facilities do...
Are you concerned about a loved one falling at an ALF?
Perhaps your elderly mother has recently made the transition from her home to an assisted living facility. She fell in her bathroom shortly before moving to the ALF, and you worry she may fall again. What can you and the nursing staff do to help prevent a recurrence?...
Do all assisted living communities have doctors?
New Mexico seniors who need a moderate level of assistance in their daily lives without the full time care of a nursing home may find a good place to live in an assisted living community. However, if you are concerned about your older loved one having quick...