By Cara M. Chittenden With the coronavirus pandemic hitting nursing homes and assisted living facilities especially hard, families are wondering whether they should bring their parents or other loved ones home. It is a tough decision with no easy answers. The number...
Staying Connected to Family Members in a Nursing Home When Visits are Banned
By Rebecca W. Geyer The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict visitor access, and many assisted livingfacilities have done the same. While the move helps the residents stay healthy, it...
Nursing Home Residents’ Fundamental Rights Protected
“You keep all your fundamental civil or human rights and liberties when you are admitted to a nursing home,” explains the Indiana State Department of Health. Basic rights include: the right to be treated with respect and dignity in recognition of your individuality...
