Media stories about nursing home abuse around the country have become worryingly common in recent years, and this has prompted many people to consider using internet-connected cameras to covertly monitor their loved ones. Doing this may seem to be a harmless way to...
Nursing Home Abuse
Could your loved one be the victim of chemical restraint?
As our loved ones get older, it can be difficult for them to manage their daily medication on their own. Because of this, many elderly people rely on nursing home staff to ensure that they receive the medication they need. While sedatives, anti-anxiety medication or...
Nursing assistant punched 98-year-old dementia patient, authorities say
A former nursing assistant for HCR ManorCare is being accused of punching a 98-year-old woman who suffers from advanced dementia. According to an emergency order from the Florida Department of Health, the nursing assistant worked at a ManorCare facility in Naples, and...
Changes in mood or personality can warn of nursing home abuse
As people get older, their personalities may naturally change. After all, their daily life, circle of friends and many other influences that impact their personality will change as they age. It is also common for people to experience minor depression as a result of...
If an elderly person goes silent, are they being abused?
Your elderly parent has always been happy and expressive for as long as you can remember. Even when they started having trouble living alone, it did not dampen their spirits. Neither did the initial move to the nursing home. Now, though, six months into their stay,...
Should you be concerned about resident-to-resident abuse?
Resident-to-resident abuse is a lesser-known form of elder abuse in nursing homes, but one could argue that this form is more troubling due to its obscurity. Resident-to-resident abuse is a concern for individuals with parents or family members in long-term care...
Two FL nursing homes hire a nurse accused of stealing medication
When your parents go into a nursing home facility, you trust the nurses and staff to provide them with proper care and treatment. Along with that care is ensuring they receive the medication they need to stay healthy and comfortable. Unfortunately, some workers may...
What to do if you suspect nursing home abuse
When you placed your parent or loved one in a nursing home, you likely attempted to choose a safe and reliable facility that would provide the best care. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to anticipate what could or will happen in a long-term care facility. Nursing home...
Nursing assistant fired after slapping nursing home resident
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are a key part of how our elders receive the care they need as they progress into their "golden years." With one of the highest populations of Americans above the age of 65, Florida leads the nation in the availability of...
Caregiver arrested after signs of elder abuse observed
Once people have reached their "golden years," they have the hope that the responsibilities of life give way to enjoyment of the world around them. Unfortunately, old age can bring some medical and logistic complications, such as a reliance on medication for chronic...
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