Nursing Home Negligence

No one wants to imagine their loved one suffering from elder abuse, but it is sadly a reality for many of our elders. Nearly one in every six elderly adults suffers from elder abuse every year. With this kind of suffering being as common as it is in the elder...

Deciding on which type of care facility matches the needs of your elderly relative is an important decision. Often, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and residential care facilities (RCFEs) are confused as being the same. However, each provides a different type of...

It is natural to worry about the experience your loved one will have in a nursing home. After all, most families have heard stories about neglect leading to bedsores or even acts of abuse by the people working at nursing homes. You probably spent some time researching...

It is reasonable to expect that your loved one will be cared for and attended to in a nursing home. It’s reasonable to ask that they are not put in danger or left to fend for themselves in situations where they cannot walk or aren't mobile in a stable, safe way. Falls...

The human body is always losing water through using the bathroom, breathing and sweating. When the water that is naturally lost is not adequately replaced, dehydration can occur. Dehydration can cause a serious interruption in various body functions, and it can easily...

When looking into nursing homes, the more information you have the better you can assess the situation. The same is true when the state is trying to find solutions to issues within the system or wants to ensure the system is stable. According to the State of...

There are many challenges in nursing home care. Even when a facility is working hard to avoid issues with abuse and neglect, they may still drop the ball when it comes to nutrition. Food is essential to survival. If your loved one is not getting the proper nutrients...

As the virus continues to mutate and spread into far-reaching corners of the world, some populations still find themselves at greater risk for infection. Such at-risk groups include elderly individuals residing in nursing homes. Many organizations are requiring that...

Whether due to physical or mental disability, nursing home residents may have to spend much of their time confined to a bed or wheelchair. Unfortunately, patients with prolonged immobility issues may develop painful, progressively worsening sores. Also called pressure...

Most people who provide care to the elderly go above and beyond to ensure the person is safe and secure. However, some individuals do not have the best interests of seniors in mind. These situations can occur in nursing homes or within families. According to AARP,...