People who are in long-term care facilities count on having a safe space in which to be cared for by people who are trained to handle the challenges they’re facing. These staff members should behave ethically, which means that they shouldn’t take advantage of the...
Nursing Home Negligence
How can understaffing harm nursing home residents?
In nursing homes, staffing levels are a critical factor that directly impacts residents' quality of care. When these facilities are understaffed, the consequences can be severe, affecting the residents' well-being and the staff's performance and morale. Understaffing...
3 actions that may signal nursing home negligence
Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues that affect some of the most vulnerable members of society. This kind of mistreatment can take many forms, ranging from physical abuse to neglect of basic needs. Each presents unique risks to residents and challenges...
4 telltale signs of nursing home negligence you shouldn’t ignore
While most nursing homes fulfill residents’ basic needs, some do not. When a nursing home fails to meet residents’ basic needs, this constitutes nursing home negligence. Suppose you have suspicions that a loved one who resides in a nursing home is suffering from...
Are bedsores a sign of nursing home neglect?
Families put a lot of trust in nursing care facilities. They need – and expect – these institutions to provide safe and comfortable environments for their loved ones, along with the necessary medical care they need. Unfortunately, that trust can be misplaced. One of...
Why are so many nursing homes understaffed?
One of the biggest problems that affects nursing homes in the U.S. is chronic understaffing. There simply are not enough people on staff to provide the level of care that the residents need. This means that response times to call signals are slower, accidents are more...
2 ways to prevent nursing home neglect
When you’re faced with the idea of putting your loved one in a nursing home, it’s already heart-wrenching, but hearing all of the stories out there about nursing home neglect and abuse can make the whole thing terrifying. There’s no question that nursing home neglect...
Is your loved one’s LTC facility ready for a disaster?
Is your loved one’s nursing home or other long-term care facility (LTC) prepared for a disaster? You should be able to assume that it is. However, there have been multiple cases throughout the country wherein vulnerable elderly people were transferred to unsafe...
Elopement or wandering is almost always preventable
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...
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...