Have you or do you take Nexium, Prilosec or Prevacid to reduce stomach acid associated with acid reflux or heartburn? If yes, keep reading.   Acid reflux or heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are linked to acute and chronic kidney disease or kidney failure, increased risk of heart attack, and increased risk…

Our elderly population is clearly growing which directly correlates to more of our loved ones in nursing homes or similar facilities. Often an elderly person – our loved ones – are like children who need care and help with the most basic daily living activities: bathing, dressing, and using a restroom. Being older brings something…

I have been handling nursing home cases for well over a decade. My own dear grandmother suffered indescribably from a decubitus ulcer while in care of others. Morphine was her earthly savior from the pain she seemed larger than life to have endured as I was told. An article I came across today by a…

Proper initial assessment, follow-up and treatment of pressure sores (a.k.a. “bed sores” or “decubitus ulcers”) is critical in the nursing home environment. First, the proper “stage” should be noted at assessment: Generally, pressure sores can be classified into four (4) “stages” as noted in this picture or “unstageable” (although “unstageable” can be questionable if there…