Placing someone you love in a nursing home is a difficult decision. Most of us trust these facilities will provide our family members with the care and attention they deserve. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is an all-too-common problem, with 12% of nursing home staff admitting to abusing residents. This can have devastating consequences and it’s...
Discovering that a loved one in a nursing home has been neglected or abused can be heartbreaking. While no amount of legal action can erase the trauma, there are important steps you can take to hold negligent nursing homes accountable and prevent future harm. Here are 10 steps to take if you suspect nursing home...
When a loved one moves into a nursing home, emotions can run high. From concern about their wellbeing, to the anticipation of challenges that come with a change to their normal routine, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. For many families, elderly relatives go on to receive the care and attention they deserve in these specialist...
When nursing home residents receive subpar care, it is considered neglect and can lead to bodily injury, disease, mental health issues, or even death. Neglect in nursing homes can be just as dangerous as abuse. Sadly, it has become all too common. Food, water, housing, clothing, hygiene, and basic medical care are among the fundamental...
