Nursing homes can be held responsible for any act of neglect or abuse that causes harm to an elderly resident. It can be difficult to take legal action against a…
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Nursing home abuse in San Diego is unfortunately too common and usually leads to serious medical ailments. There are certain steps that family members can take to help protect their…
Elder abuse injuries can occur in any resident of a nursing home regardless of their condition, age, and gender. Certain risk factors make this abuse more likely. To be clear,…
In a previous post, we suggested tips for confirming that a potential skilled nursing facility or residential nursing home has the appropriate staff to address the needs of elders with…
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 and reputation before making a…
The elderly residents of nursing homes are often exposed to the risk of abuse or harm. This ranges from intentional emotional and physical abuse to passive neglect because of understaffing…
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 just a few examples. Unfortunately,…
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 of concern is adjusting from…
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 that are understaffed. Federal law…
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 5 residents and patients in…