Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing home abuse is a problem that is sometimes hidden. It can be hard to quantify how often it happens because it isn’t always reported. People may fear facing repercussions if they report the abuse, and others may not have the capability to report abuse. Elderly...

There is never a time when a nursing home should be using medications to sedate patients when they’re just trying to make their jobs easier. Patients are people, and they shouldn’t be “managed” with their medications. Sadly, some nursing homes do use antipsychotic...

It is very important to remember that people in a position of dependency can face more than just physical abuse issues. They may also suffer from verbal abuse, which can have a drastic impact on their mental and emotional health. Some experts even go so far as to say...

If you are about to enter a Florida nursing home, you and your family should be familiar with the rights you will have as a resident. Those rights appear in the 2018 Florida Statutes, Title XXIX, Chapter 400. Here are nine examples. 1. Rules and regulations The...

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most debilitating conditions affecting the elderly and their loved ones. A recent study reported that two-thirds of those residing in nursing homes are struggling with some form of dementia. Unfortunately, these patients are among the...

Elder abuse is one of the worst things that can happen to your elderly loved one. They’re often unable to fight back against the abuse, and they may be worried about speaking up in fear that they will be harmed or face further trouble. The elderly often face a higher...

If passed, a new bill that is currently making its way through the state Senate would allow Florida nursing homes to dial back the care they give to residents. The changes would mostly affect the amount of care certified nursing assistants provide. Changing patient...

Nationally, there are many victims of nursing home abuse. Some are assault victims, while others are victims of physical or psychological abuse. No matter what kind of abuse takes place, it’s not right. Your loved one should be cared for and protected in a nursing...

When you put your loved ones in a nursing home, you expect that they will not be neglected and that they will get the proper care. It goes beyond human decency and compassion. That is literally what the workers are getting paid to do. It’s just professionalism. But...

There is some frightening news out of Florida lately, at least if you live in a nursing home or have a loved one who does. The realities of neglect and abuse have never been clearer. According to an investigative report, inspectors looked at nursing homes in Florida...