Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

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...

Assisted living isn’t just for people who are growing older. It’s also helpful for individuals who can’t return home after an accident or after a hospital stay. If they need little care on a daily basis, then assisted living might be the best option. When a person...

Elder abuse doesn’t always look how you’d expect. It might not be someone you love getting pushed around or hurt physically. It might not even be financial exploitation, where they’re left with little in their bank accounts. Elder abuse can be as simple as...

Elder abuse is harmful both physically and psychologically. It often goes unreported, so even though statistics may show improvements, it’s vital to be cautious. The elderly sometimes do not understand what’s happening due to their mental state, while others don’t...

Florida residents who have to find nursing home accommodations for a loved one often have numerous concerns about safety. While it can help to take important precautions such as researching the home and keeping a watchful eye out for signs of abuse, it can still be...

Nursing home abuse happens for many reasons. Some include being isolated, societal triggers and even peer pressure. In other cases, neglect is a form of abuse. Perhaps someone working with your loved one is not educated on how to appropriately care for them or the...