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The problem of bed blocking in hospitals can be reduced by the NHS using spare beds in Care Quality Commission registered care homes, says Dr Sanjeev Kanoria, a former NHS surgeon. The government ...

An intruder entered the Crestview Specialty Care nursing home in West Branch on April 5, 2023, and was later found partially undressed and in bed with a female resident of the home. (Photo via ...

An intruder entered the Crestview Specialty Care nursing home in West Branch on April 5, 2023, and was later found partially undressed and in bed with a female resident of the home. (Photo via Google ...

These sort of community-based schemes cost less than a hospital or care home bed, but also allow elderly people to live independently for longer. Delayed discharge – sometimes known as “bed ...

Various home remedies can help reduce the appearance and discomfort of calluses, including warm water with Epsom salts, using a file or pumice stone, and applying exfoliating creams. Calluses are ...

A policy change to save on delivery charges and reduce waste is threatening nurses’ health and safety by requiring them to schlep medical supplies to home-care clients themselves, says a nurse.

In-home care may be suitable for those who require extra help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, using the toilet, eating, and mobility, such as moving from a bed to a chair.

There are 600 people in hospital waiting for placement in nursing or special care homes. Meanwhile, Horizon Health hospitals are operating at 105-per-cent occupancy, CEO Margaret Melanson said.