You trust a nursing home or memory care facility to keep your loved one safe when you cannot be there. That trust matters even more when a parent or relative has dementia and needs daily care. Still, some residents wander away from supervised areas or leave a facility...
Watching a loved one's health change in a nursing home can leave you questioning whether the care they receive is adequate. Understanding where the line falls between unfortunate decline and actionable neglect is an important first step for families weighing their...
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you hope they will receive the appropriate care. You may have chosen a facility that was affordable at the time. Now, you might notice signs that your parent is receiving insufficient attention. Understaffing can occur in...
As a family member, you want the best possible care for your loved one. Choosing a nursing home ensures professional treatment is available when needed. However, what happens when your loved one suddenly falls? Who is responsible for their accident? Suing a nursing...
Sick and elderly residents of nursing homes require a lot more medical care than most people, which makes it more severe when a caregiver neglects them and fails in their duty. Neglect can take many forms. Sometimes, it is deliberate, whereas other times, it is...
The act of stonewalling refers to when the staff of a nursing home refuses to cooperate, communicate or address the residents or their family members. It can be dangerous because it shows that staff are not providing adequate care or meeting residents’ needs. When...
When you entrust a loved one to a nursing home, you expect safety, care and respect. Unfortunately, residents can sometimes harm one another, whether due to confusion, aggression or lack of supervision. Patient-on-patient assault can lead to physical injuries,...
It is horrifying to receive a call that your loved one suffered an injury in their nursing home. It can be even more shocking to learn that another resident, not a staff member, caused the harm. Naturally, you may wonder who is responsible. In many of these tragic...
Nursing home neglect can destroy lives. It can leave a resident with newly developed or worsened conditions that lead to poor prognoses and even permanent disability or death. That’s why if you suspect that you or a loved one has been subjected to nursing home...
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never easy. You trust the facility to provide the care, attention and dignity they deserve. But when that trust is broken, the consequences can be serious. Nursing home neglect is a form of elder abuse that often goes...
