Nursing homes provide an invaluable service both to many elderly individuals who need long-term care and to their families. Unfortunately, because of staffing shortages and other issues, residents in nursing homes do not always receive the care they need and deserve....
Month: March 2021
What do you know about avoiding surgical errors?
You have an upcoming medical procedure that brings you no end of anxiety. How do you avoid becoming a statistic and suffering a surgical error? OR Today provides insights into preventing mistakes during your procedure. Understand how to advocate for your health and...
What if my mother does not like the nursing home?
Moving a family member into a nursing home is often a stressful transition. It can be difficult on everybody involved. Nursing home abuse and neglect are very real problems that affect thousands of seniors across the United States. However, as a caregiver, it is...
Various issues can cause a newborn to suffer from lack of oxygen
In the process of giving birth, new mothers are usually confident that their medical team has everything under control. However, if a newborn suffers from a lack of oxygen, brain damage can follow. What kind of problems can cause this to happen? About infant brain...