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There are many different kinds of nurses, but the two most common are LPNs and RNs. Many people often wonder what the difference is between the two. It is important to know this, especially when you are dealing with those who care for the elderly because you need to be aware of each caregiver’s responsibilities. Here are the basic differences between LPNs and RNs.

While it is true that there are differences in salary and coursework required to obtain each nursing license, the differences you should focus on are the practical ones, like duties and responsibilities. Licensed (Read on …)

When you are caring for an elderly person and you are witnessing pressure sores and elder abuse, it is important to know what steps to take. The first thing that you should do when you notice pressure sores is to contact the administration for the facility or the organization that is coordinating care for them. When you speak with the administration, you want to make sure that they follow through with investigating the complaint. Always make sure that you follow up with the person that you spoke to so that you make sure that (Read on …)

There’s nothing worse than suspecting your elderly loved one is being abused. Here are a few signs to look for when determining whether or not to confront an elderly abuser…
Homecare issues: if your elderly loved one receives daily or weekly homecare, check to make sure the job being paid for is the job being done. Is the house clean? Has the patient been eating regularly if meals are to be provided?
Get a physical: If you actually suspect abuse is going on, take your elderly relative to the doctor (Read on …)