Last week, I wrote about how many states allow “granny cams,” or cameras in long-term care facilities used to deter the abuse of residents. Facilities are feeling the pinch of a nationwide shortage of caregivers, so many are hiring employees that wouldn’t have made the cut prior to COVID. Long-term care facilities also have a […]
Toward the end of her life, my grandma had to spend time in a nursing home. She had dementia and would forget to take her medication, which only made things worse. Unfortunately, because of her memory issues, she would misplace things. It was understandably easier for her to blame the staff for stealing her stuff […]
When my dad had to go into a nursing home a couple of years ago, it was an extremely stressful and emotional time. It was a big adjustment for him, but also a big one for my mom. Because of his selflessness, things went much easier because he requested the move. He could see his […]