When your loved one moves into a nursing home, you expect that he or she will have the best possible care. Unfortunately, some caregivers break you and your family's trust with abuse and neglect. Senior Caring cites that one out of 10 seniors experiences elder abuse....
Bedsores are a skin condition that can result when a person spends most of his or her time immobilized in a bed or a wheelchair. They also go by names such as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers. If a resident of a nursing home develops multiple bedsores, it could be a...
Thinking about reporting nursing home abuse in North Miami Beach, Florida? If you are, there are certain things you may want to consider. Can you be anonymous when reporting elder abuse? There are circumstances where an investigation is done through Florida's Adult...
As people get older, they may become increasingly vulnerable to physical, sexual or financial abuse. However, there are steps that you can take in an effort to protect a loved one from experiencing such hardships in their lives. For instance, you could schedule...
When you have an older loved one, such as a parent or grandparent, you may be diligent in ensuring that they are healthy and safe. Many aging adults suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. If you have an aging parent or loved one, how do you know if memory problems are...
Whether you are suffering as a result of nursing home abuse you experienced firsthand or you have concerns about your loved one, it is vital to take action in the wake of mistreatment. When it comes to addressing nursing home abuse, there are different strategies, but...
When you have a loved one diagnosed with dementia, you want to do everything to ensure their safety. Many dementia patients have to move into long-term care facilities to receive the best care. When considering a care facility, you want to be able to tell the good...
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...
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...
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...
