When you entrust your loved one with a nursing home, you believe they will make decisions that benefit the residents. You want to think that they will prioritize your loved one's health and safety. You hope that they have a pleasant stay where staff meets all their...
Dehydration is often an early sign of nursing home neglect
Regardless of a person’s age or physical condition, consuming water is essential for having good health. According to the Mayo Clinic, men should drink 15.5 cups of fluids every day, while women should consume 11.5 cups. Dehydration is often an early sign of nursing...
What do you know about nursing home resident financial abuse?
You want to help take care of your aging mother and father, so you start looking at nursing homes in Pennsylvania. You know a few things about physical abuse in nursing homes, but what do you know about financial abuse? The National Institute on Aging describes the...
What are the stages of bedsore neglect?
One of the most common signs of nursing home neglect is the development of bedsores. According to John Hopkins Medicine, bedsores often occur when an older person is not mobile or can no longer sense pain. They may occur along with neglect when the individual in...
Handling of coronavirus sparks criticism of nursing home
Of all the states affected by the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, Washington has been the hardest hit thus far with over 160 confirmed cases. A nursing home in the town of Kirkland is the epicenter of the outbreak in Washington, with at...
Putting a stop to elder abuse starts with reading the signs
Your loved ones need a lot more help as they grow older, but many may not realize just how much help. Millions of older adults experience abuse, but the same conditions that put them in a vulnerable place may also make it hard for them to ask for support. 10% of...