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According to a State Farm Insurance poll, Mobile has seven of the ten most dangerous intersections in the State of Alabama. As a local who was born, raised and educated in the State of Alabaman and more specifically the city of Mobile, I have driven on every single one of these intersections. Yes, some of...

Nursing homes have become a breeding ground for a deadly fungus, called Candida auris (C. auris), that has killed half the patients who contract it -- within just 90 days. C. auris is a highly contagious, drug-resistant fungus that has infected nearly 800 people since it arrived in the United States four years ago, according to The New...

A recent report shed light on four Alabama nursing homes with a “persistent record of poor care.” The four are now under consideration as candidates for the “special focus facility program,” which includes nursing homes that will be highly monitored by authorities. If they fail to improve and correct violations, they could be stripped of...

Falls are killing the elderly at higher rates, but dying as a result of falling down doesn’t have to be inevitable. Incorporating exercise can help senior citizens stay limber and keep balance in dealing with elderly injuries from falls, according to a New York Times story. The story discussed a study published June 4, 2019...

The prospect of posting security cameras in nursing homes is raising issues pitting crime prevention and making certain that residents are getting top care against ensuring residents’ privacy and consent. “Lots of ethical issues are at play, and it raises the question of privacy’s role in our lives,” said Clara Berridge, an assistant professor of...

Knowing that you must place your loved one in a nursing home facility may be one of the most emotionally taxing challenges you may face. We hear about the horror stories of abuse, neglect, and poor conditions in nursing homes all the time. This makes choosing the right facility and placing your trust in the...

Acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol) is one of the most commonly used pain relievers and fever reducers in Alabama nursing homes. While it may be beneficial for reducing the symptoms of painful conditions, it can yield adverse side effects. Use of acetaminophen has been linked to overdoses and health conditions such as drug-induced liver failure,...

A CBS News story on a study by the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington D.C. said low unemployment can hurt the quality of service at elder care facilities because higher-quality workers take non-nursing home jobs. Nursing homes, known for their low pay and physically and emotionally taxing environments, suffer in a tight labor market...

The decision to put a loved one in the care of a nursing home can be demanding. In fact, a recent national survey of individuals who have placed a family member in a nursing home showed that 71.1 percent of respondents described the decision as difficult. This is partly related to feelings of guilt related...

If you’ve visited your loved one in a nursing home and noticed something unusual, it’s important that you recognize the signs of abuse and take them seriously. Nursing home abuse is far more prevalent than you may think. According to an audit conducted by the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office, roughly a quarter...