Chemical restraints are medications used to sedate and pacify patients. There are some instances in which caregivers may use them to control a patient when they are unruly or aggressive.  This practice is fortunately uncommon. If you note that your loved one's...

Whether it's at their front door, attached to their garage or looking out into their living room, it seems like everyday people have grown accustomed to having a camera installed that can track the goings-on around their house 24/7. You may have considered purchasing...

If you have to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or other long-term residential care facility, you hope that the person will always be responsibly taken care of, both emotionally and physically. All the person’s needs should be met and monitored in a timely...

Decreased mobility is just part of getting older. As the human body ages, its joints become stiffer and its muscles become weaker. Eventually, it can be difficult for someone to get in and out of bed or even get dressed without help. Difficulty with balance and...

Aging loved ones sometimes need specialized care that only a nursing home or similar facility can provide. Many caregivers and facilities offer safe, nurturing environments for elderly people, but unfortunately not all do. Families who are considering care for their...

Most people in Kansas City with loved ones in nursing homes put their faith in nursing home staff to keep their loved one safe, especially considering the many health concerns the elderly face these days. However, nursing home abuse and neglect is a reality in many...

Many Kansas City area residents have had to make the agonizing decision to place their loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Many times, an older or a disabled person comes to the point where they are no longer able to take care of themselves. In these situations,...

When it came time to admit Mom, Dad or another loved one to a nursing home, you likely felt some apprehension about whether he or she would receive the best care. Many individuals understand these concerns, and though nursing home residences often do receive necessary...