Malnutrition

A diet made up of healthy foods is necessary to maintain health and well-being. It can also help reduce factors that can contribute to falls....

Isolation is a form of Elder Abuse in California, per California Penal Code §15610.43. Elder abuse is a violation of the rights of elders by...

According to WebMD, “Clinical depression in the elderly is common. That doesn’t mean it’s normal. Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and...

It is no secret that many people have difficulty asking others for help. Elders living in Southern California are no different. Even though physical and...

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...

Nursing homes in San Diego have a legal responsibility to ensure that residents are properly nourished. Nursing home staff must monitor residents during mealtime to...

A diet made up of healthy foods is necessary to maintain health and well-being. It can also help reduce factors that can contribute to falls....

Nursing homes in California have a responsibility to prevent malnutrition in resident elders, per the California Department of Public Health. In fact, failure by nursing...

By law, the staff members employed by California nursing homes are required to report health changes observed in the elders residing in their facilities. Unfortunately,...

Residents of California nursing homes have the right to quality food while residing in any type of long term care facility. When a nursing home...

Malnutrition and dehydration are alarmingly prevalent in California nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Malnutrition and dehydration in elders can result in serious physical harm...