As you deal with finding a nursing home for your loved one and helping him or her settle into their new life, you may begin to notice signs of neglect as time goes on. Since people tend to need more help for physical and emotional issues as they age, being able to...
Nursing Home Negligence
Is your loved one in danger from a nursing home medication error?
Giving a pill to someone in a nursing home who needs medication is not quite as simple as it sounds. Errors related to the administration of medications are common, a troubling fact for families of nursing home residents. Medication standards State inspectors are...
What to watch for when choosing a nursing home for a loved one
Choosing a long-term facility for a loved one can be a daunting task, particularly when there are horror stories about nursing home abuse and neglect. Nursing homes are for those who need round the clock supervision, nursing care and assistance with regular, everyday...
What are bedsores?
If you notice lesions on your elderly loved one, you might actually be looking at physical proof of negligence. These lesions could be something known colloquially as bedsores, or pressure ulcers in medical terminology. But what are bedsores? How they come to be may...
What does financial and emotional abuse look like?
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...
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...
What are the four stages of severity for bedsores?
Bedsores, often called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, occur when an individual is bedridden or lacks the ability to regularly reposition themselves. The pressure caused when a body part meets the surface of a bed or wheelchair can cut off the blood supply and...
