Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

The entire winter holiday season is packed with special events and family gatherings. For those in nursing homes, the disruption in their routine can be difficult to handle — and it can also create problems with their care that you might not expect. The disrupted...

Numerous aging adults end up moving into potentially dangerous nursing homes where neglect, abuse and poor care happen on a regular basis. If you’re in the position where you need to move into a nursing facility — or if your loved one needs to move into a nursing home...

When you help your parent move into a nursing home, you quickly realize the pros and cons of it. Your role changes significantly from closely monitoring your loved one every day to becoming an advocate for quality care. While nursing home staff may be taking over the...

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The elderly segment of the population is vulnerable to abuse, and unfortunately, they are often abused if the wrong kinds of people are caring for them. Often, the “abusers” will argue and fight the fact that they’re committing this abuse, and go to great lengths to...

A vast majority of nursing homes take great care of their residents. There are certainly plenty of retirement homes in Florida, and thousands of retirees flock to the state every year to enjoy the sunshine and coastline. However, there is still improvement these homes...

Dehydration is a real health concern for many elderly people. It can occur when people don’t consume as much water as their bodies need to function properly, and can lead to serious and potentially fatal conditions. Elderly people, even if they live at home, often...

Bedsores are dangerous medical conditions that could be caused by neglect in some cases. As such, if your loved one has developed bedsores while staying in a nursing facility, you might want to investigate how the condition developed. Here are a few points to consider...

In a nursing home, it’s vital that people get the support they need. When staff numbers drop and there aren’t enough workers for the nursing home to operate smoothly, residents can become endangered. When low staff levels threaten a nursing home, it’s normal for the...

People who deal with elder abuse often wonder what they can do to reduce it. The reality is that stopping elder abuse can only happen if people are present. Many cases of elder abuse involve elders who are isolated or unable to help themselves. Take, for example, two...