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Across the country, residents, friends, family and staff alike will be celebrating “Residents’ Rights Month” this October. This annual event honors those living in all long term care centers and presents a wonderful opportunity to focus on and celebrate the rights of each resident. All members of the community are encouraged to participate in showing… continue reading
Floridians are about as familiar with hurricanes as we are with palm trees, beaches, and mosquitoes. What we may not recognize as readily are the best ways to keep our older loved ones safe and secure in the middle of dangerous storm conditions. September is National Preparedness Month, so it’s a good opportunity to consider… continue reading
Preparation is Priority at Florida’s Long Term Care Centers By Emmett Reed, Executive Director Florida Health Care Association Florida nursing care centers and their residents have seen more than their share of hurricane seasons, but few have carried the wallop we all experienced last year. The destructive season was highlighted by Hurricane Irma, a Category… continue reading
The benefits of choosing a career in health care are endless, and that’s what draws countless nursing students to the field. For starters, there is the tremendous satisfaction of being able to help those in need. You also get to learn the ins and outs of human anatomy and have peace of mind that there… continue reading
Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in seniors, and a bad fall can cause many different types of serious harm, from fractured hips and broken bones to traumatic brain injuries. Even the fear of falling can be a real problem if seniors stop participating in more activities, preventing them from maintaining their… continue reading