Millions of Americans have loved ones in long-term care facilities; millions more will face that choice soon. All are likely asking themselves: Is this something I should be concerned about?
If you or someone you know is dealing with sexual assault, there are many organizations that can help.
If sexual assault victims can connect, they can help stop predators before they attack again.
The decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is never easy. But if you're armed with the right information, you'll be able to find a facility that will treat your family member respect and allows them to live a healthy, vibrant life.
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It seemed like a radical idea: Let each nursing home residents decide when to eat. But that and other person-centered care helps make them happier.
No-contact orders are involved in almost every college assault case -- but are often shockingly ineffective.
Caregivers often feel an emotional mix of relief and guilt, reassurance and anxiety surrounding decisions over putting a parent in a nursing home.
If you, or someone you know, is the victim of a sexual assault, help is available.
One in four undergraduate women will experience sexual assault by the time they graduate. At the UW, there are roughly 16,000 female undergraduates. This means over 4,000 women on our
Patients who are bed-bound, unable to bathe, dress, feed themselves or use the toilet without assistance are candidates for nursing home care.
The next time you are in a room with more than five people chances are that at least one individual is a survivor of sexual assault.
Sexual assault is still a highly stigmatized form of trauma, and that can complicate recovery for years, psychologists find. PTSD, depression and anxiety aren't unusual, but treatment can help.
Expert advice on choosing the right nursing home for your parents or loved ones.
Visiting your loved one in a nursing home may pose certain challenges. Read ElderCare's blog to find out ways to promote successful visits.