As your loved one ages or becomes more reliant on healthcare providers or nursing home staff, you have to hope that he or she receives adequate care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, elder abuse...
Elder abuse
How does the state ensure nursing home safety?
Nursing home safety is a concern for everyone. Tax money often goes to assist facilities that care for the elderly, and many people of this age receive government medical insurance. Because of this, the state has an interest in ensuring facilities offer safe care to...
How nursing home understaffing impacts quality of care
Most nursing homes in operation across Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States lack adequate staff. When there are not enough staff members around to tend to residents, it has a direct impact on the quality of care residents receive. Many American nursing homes...
Are there non-physical signs of abuse?
When you leave your loved one in the care of a nursing facility, you expect them to receive the best treatment possible. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Nursing homes and facilities often struggle with cases of abuse. You may feel tempted to keep an eye...
Is this a sign of nursing home abuse?
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...
