Elder Abuse

Certain groups of nursing home residents are at a greater risk of sustaining abuse and neglect. Residents with communication complications or mental health conditions are...

Deciding to place your parent or loved one into a nursing home requires a lot of thought and preparation. After that decision, one major area...

Are Nursing Homes Responsible For Resident-to-Resident Abuse?  Residents can harm or abuse other residents in nursing home settings. This is more common in crowded facilities...

Pressure ulcers are severe and in some cases life-threatening medical conditions. Unfortunately, bed sores and pressure ulcers affect a high number of residents and patients...

It can be difficult choosing the right nursing home for your loved ones. You should seek information about previous safety violations and nursing home ratings...

Nursing home residents have the right to be free from any form of elder abuse and be treated with respect. The use of restraints when...

Falls are among the most common injuries in nursing homes among the elderly. Statistics show that nearly thousands of California and Washington residents succumb to...

Pressure ulcers affect a high number of residents and patients living in assisted living and nursing home facilities. This severe condition can affect 1 in...

The decision to entrust a loved one’s care to a nursing home or long-term care facility is never easy. Selecting the facility can be just...

Elder abuse typically refers to the knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a custodial care provider, caregiver, or any other person that causes harm to...

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse occurs more often than you might think. While many forms of abuse leave physical marks (like a scratch or bruise), some...

Elder abuse typically refers to the knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a custodial care provider, caregiver, or any other person that causes harm to...