Nursing home residents put their trust in the staff members of the facility where they live. They pay to have the assistance they need and most staff members provide it without any issues. Unfortunately, there are instances in which residents are abused by staff....
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What should you look for in a nursing home to ensure your loved one is safe?
Most people would prefer to care for their elderly loved ones at home – but that’s not always possible. Members of the “sandwich generation,” for example, know well that it can be overwhelming to try to balance the demands posed by their careers, their children and...
Learn the signs of nursing home neglect to protect your loved one
Life in a nursing home isn't glamorous or particularly exciting, but it should be safe. The whole reason your family moved a loved one into a nursing home is probably because they required more care than you could provide. You wanted to make sure there were people to...
3 reasons for the frequency of bed sores in nursing homes
Decubitus ulcers, or bedsores, are not a pleasant experience for anyone. They are commonly caused by pressure from lying in one position without moving for prolonged periods of time. This reduces the flow of blood to the tissue. The result of such restriction for...
Nursing homes have a duty to prevent foodborne illness
Because they often cannot cook for themselves, nursing home residents depend on staff members to provide them with nutritious meals. Unfortunately, though, foodborne illnesses are common in nursing homes. Even worse, for a variety of reasons, those who live in...
What to do if your parent is a victim of nursing home abuse
Having to put your parent into a nursing home can be a stressful and difficult decision to make, especially if you do not know what actually goes on at the homes in your state. Being present as much as you can and speaking with other residents before and after moving...
Could my elderly relative be a victim of nursing home neglect?
While you might have wanted to be the one to care for your aging relatives, at some point, it became logistically impossible. After a lot of discussion over what was best for him or her, you decided to look into nursing home care at a long-term facility in...
New rule holds nursing homes accountable for abuse: 2 benefits
The Health and Human Services Department, a federal agency tasked with protecting the health of all Americans, recently issued a rule that is designed to better ensure nursing homes are held accountable for instances of nursing home abuse. Aren't nursing homes already...
