When you make the difficult decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility, you put a great deal of trust in the people responsible for their care and safety. You expect staff to provide supervision, daily assistance, and help when it is needed most. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Many families […]
May is Older Ohioans Month, and Ohio recently launched a new statewide resource designed to help seniors and caregivers navigate aging-related services. The new Ohio Aging Compass website brings together information about long-term care, transportation, caregiving support, housing, and other services in one place. Cleveland.com reports the goal is to make it easier for Ohio […]
When families ask me about using cameras in assisted living facilities in Ohio, it’s usually because something about their mom or dad’s care doesn’t feel right. Maybe there are unexplained bruises, sudden changes in mood, or a sense that staff seem rushed or unavailable. As a former registered nurse and now an Ohio assisted living […]
When a beloved parent or grandparent passes away due to choking in an Ohio nursing home, the grief is often compounded by confusion and questions: “How did this happen?” “Could it have been prevented?” and “How can we hold the facility accountable?” Choking in nursing home patients is tragically common but are often preventable with proper […]
A Dayton, Ohio family recently filed a lawsuit against a local nursing home after their father choked to death, an incident captured on surveillance video. According to the Scioto Valley Guardian, the video shows staff failing to intervene as the resident gasped for air and eventually collapsed. This is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. […]
The dangers of wandering behavior in nursing home residents more impact more people than you realize. For individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s, confusion and restlessness can lead them to move through a facility unsafely or even attempt to leave. When this happens and no one notices, a resident can end up alone, outside, and in […]
When a loved one moves into a nursing home, families want reassurance that they are receiving the care, dignity, and respect they deserve. But concerns about safety and well-being are common, especially given the troubling cases of neglect and abuse that have come to light over the years. In Ohio, families now have a new […]
Picking a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a big decision, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s for a short-term stay or something more long-term, you want to make sure your loved one gets the best care in a safe, comfortable environment. But not every facility offers the same level […]
Making informed decisions when selecting a long-term care facility in Ohio has just become even easier! The Ohio Nursing Home Navigator tool has been expanded and renamed the Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator, now including assisted living facilities and several new features to help Ohioans make well-informed choices about where is the best facility for […]
Ohio nursing home safety remains a big concern to many of us, especially those of us with elderly parents or other loved ones who are in long-term care facilities. The U.S. Congress is also concerned with nursing home safety, and in 2019 began releasing a Special Focus Facilities (SFF) report listing underperforming nursing homes which have […]