Preventing Elder Abuse

When it comes to ensuring the well-being of nursing home residents, staffing levels play a vital role. Adequate staffing is essential for providing quality care...

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...

Dementia is described by the Alzheimer’s Association as “an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or...

Communication is key to any relationship. It is no different when it’s the relationship between nursing home residents and their caregivers. When you place your...

Did you know that when you place your relative into a nursing home and the facility receives federal funding from sources, such as Medicare, the...

If your parent or loved one lives in a nursing home, you need to check in with them to make sure that they are being...

If you’re trying to choose a nursing home for your parent or other loved one, don’t forget to think about security considerations. Even if they...

Placing a loved one in a nursing home can feel like a great solution. You don’t have to worry about them being home alone where...

Nursing home abuse takes place when caregivers harm residents of the facilities. Whether it’s intentional or unintentional, it’s still considered abuse and the consequences can...

The statistics about the frequency of nursing home abuse and neglect are far too common. It doesn’t even take in consideration, the numerous cases that...

When you and your loved one decides that it’s time for them to move into a nursing home, you have likely made the decision based...

Your loved one is having trouble remembering certain facts; they are disoriented and confused about a lot of details. It seems like they may have...