Nursing Home Negligence

Both federal and California law prohibit health care facilities from discharging a patient with a life-threatening condition because of an inability to pay. Researchers, however, found that hospitals transferred uninsured or government-insured patients to other...

When you put a loved one in a nursing home, you hope he or she will receive adequate care. But this is not always the case, and many caretakers abuse or neglect seniors in their care.  According to the National Association of Nursing Home Attorneys, approximately 5...

When your loved one is struggling to thrive in a nursing home, you may start to worry about signs of possible emotional abuse from caretakers. Elder emotional abuse can come in many forms, but most symptoms are noticeable if you know what to look for. Speaking...

If you have placed someone you love in a nursing home, you should feel certain that the home staff will not give your relative harmful medicine or too much medication. Some care facilities overmedicate residents as a way to keep them under control or to compensate for...

Putting your parent in a nursing home has probably been one of the most difficult decisions you had to make. You may have particular concerns over how the home will treat your loved one. If you learn how nursing home neglect could show up, you may recognize problems...

Nursing home negligence is very common across the United States. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to stay vigilant. However, it is also not uncommon for your loved one to experience a period of transition when moving into a nursing home. As...

Individuals in nursing homes are usually there because they need around the clock care or supervision. They cannot live alone, so they need to have an attentive staff to watch over them and assist them when needed to ensure their health and safety.  Nursing homes...

Elderly nursing home residents are at risk for countless hazards. From physical injuries to worsening conditions, the elderly rely on a nursing home staff for diligent care and attention. When the staff becomes negligent or abusive, however, devastating harm can...

The decision to move a parent or other aging relative into an assisted living facility or a nursing home is often a difficult one for people to make. On one hand, family members must come to terms with the fact that their loved one may be declining. Many adult...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is the agency tasked with oversight of the county's nursing home facilities. However, some groups indicate that a change is needed. At the same time, a new ruling by the State Supreme Court caps awards for nursing...