People often live in nursing homes because they have health issues that their loved ones cannot manage unassisted. Cognitive decline may play a major role in the decision to move someone into a nursing home. Those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can become...
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Nursing Home Negligence
Medication mix-ups are a common form of nursing home neglect
Medical professionals have long turned to medication to manage health concerns that people can potentially control using other methods. Medication is a quick way for a physician to defer responsibility for a patient's symptoms while still meeting their obligation to...
Infestations can spread rapidly in a poorly run nursing home
The high population density at most nursing homes makes them somewhat dangerous for residents. When there are a lot of people in a small space, illnesses can pass quickly from one person to another. Infestations are also a concern, as pests thrive when there are many...
Nursing home falls are a sign of neglect and understaffing
Older adults often struggle with the tasks required for daily life. Declining physical ability as people age can make once-simple tasks, like walking to the bathroom to brush their teeth, both challenging and dangerous. Those who have previously fallen may move into a...
3 ways to handle your parent’s nursing home complaints
Sadly, rampant neglect and abuse exist in assisted living facilities nationwide. When one or both of your parents move into a nursing home, you likely worry about their care and safety. One of the best ways to handle any nursing home complaints your parent voices is...
Nursing home neglect is a form of abuse
When an elder loved one requires constant care, the time comes to place faith in the hands of a nursing home. Unfortunately, research by the World Health Organization indicates that 1 in 6 people over 60 experience some form of abuse. While physical and emotional...
3 types of nursing home abuse
When people think of nursing home abuse, images of bruises and bedsores might come to mind, both of which are indicative of possible physical abuse or neglect in a Rhode Island assisted living facility. While physical abuse is certainly a problem in some nursing...
Emotional abuse in nursing homes—is your loved one at risk?
Nursing home abuse happens when caregivers cause intentional or unintentional harm to residents living in long-term facilities. If your loved one lives in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you may frequently check for indicators of physical abuse like bumps,...
Behavioral signs of nursing home abuse
If you have a loved one that lives in a nursing home, you may feel concerned about them from time to time. You may simply hope that your loved one is feeling their best in their new living situation, or you may worry about elder abuse. While it may not always be...
Nursing homes, occupancy rates, and the search for good care
If the time has come for your loved one to enter a nursing home, you want to feel confident in selecting a top-notch facility for your mom or dad. You need one that observes best practices, but nursing homes must maintain full occupancy using sometimes questionable...