If your loved one lives in a nursing home, you may be wary of the possibility of abuse or neglect. You make sure to check him or her for signs of abuse, including unexplained bruises or pain, and you’re always on guard for signs of neglect like weight loss or sudden...
When you first help your loved one move into a nursing home, you may be cautious and anxious about how the staff will treat him or her and whether he or she will receive proper attention and medical care. But as months or even years pass without incident, you may...
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. You expect that they will be treated with dignity and respect, their basic needs will be met, and their rights will be observed. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Nursing home abuse...
Whether you’re finding a nursing home for your loved one for the first time or transferring them from a facility that failed to meet expectations, you want to make sure your loved one receives the best care possible. Nursing homes with caring and attentive staff and...
Nursing home negligence is a troubling and tragic situation. Generally, the individuals living in a nursing home are not able to take care of themselves or even advocate for their needs. Because of this, they’re vulnerable to mistreatment or lack of adequate care....
Nursing home abuse is on the rise in the United States, which is alarming for several reasons. Today, approximately one in six residents of a senior care facility are subject to nursing home neglect (in various countries). This becomes even more...
