People who live in a long-term care facility require considerable help from the staff members. The reasons for this vary greatly, so it’s up to the staff at the facility to learn about each resident’s needs.  A fall risk assessment should be completed on each...

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), passed by Congress and signed into law earlier this year by President Biden, gave hundreds of millions of dollars in stimulus money to use as they determined best to help their people and economies. Here in Texas, lawmakers have...

Nobody expects their loved one to be mistreated at a nursing home. After all, it should be a haven for vulnerable senior citizens. But, unfortunately, cases of elder abuse in nursing homes are commonplace, going by recent statistics. Therefore, it is crucial to do...

When it comes to your loved one in a nursing home, you deserve the peace of mind that he or she has the best possible care. Unfortunately, in many cases, elderly patients may suffer neglect at the hands of caregivers. One warning sign of neglect includes bedsores....

The Attorney General is responsible for various legal undertakings throughout the state. One of those duties is to ensure long-term care for seniors that is safe and healthy. The Attorney General of Texas ensures that all residents in long-term care facilities can...

Deciding on what type of care your elderly relatives should receive can often be challenging. As a result, loved ones often invest a lot of time planning and eventually selecting the appropriate location.  Unfortunately, even with due diligence, nursing facilities may...

President Biden recently made national news when he rolled up his shirt sleeve and got a COVID-19 booster shot. This public display was part of an announcement that third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are recommended for people 65 and up, residents in...

The low vaccination rate among staff is one of the most frustrating elements that many families with loved ones living in care facilities encounter. The staff’s job is to provide support and life-saving medical care, yet these caregivers may not be vaccinated. About...

It was just a few weeks ago that COVID cases were steadily declining. Then the delta variant hit, raging through the state and pushing cases up once again. As in the past, COVID-19 is a concern for those with loved ones in elder care facilities. We thought we could...