It makes sense to believe that nursing home abuse and neglect is something the staff at the facility is doing. However, according to BMC Health Services Research, staff are not the only perpetrators in nursing home abuse cases. Besides staff, abuse may also result...
Long-term Care Facility Neglect
UTIs may be hard to diagnose in nursing home residents
If you have an elderly loved one who requires in-depth care, moving him or her into a nursing home may be a wise approach. Choosing the right facility is only part of the equation, though. You must also ensure your loved one is receiving appropriate care for his or...
New California mandate seeks to reform nursing home inspections
From state mandates prohibiting visitors to concerning rates of illness this Summer, 2020 has been a tough year for nursing homes. In light of the burden, California seeks to reform state inspector roles. But as The Sacramento Bee reports, nursing home inspectors have...
Is your parents’ nursing home guilty of negligent supervision?
When you make the difficult decision to move your parents to a nursing home because of their age or infirmities, you expect the staff to diligently care for them. This includes adequately supervising them so they do not injure themselves or suffer abuse at the hands...
Chemical restraints: Nursing home abuse of the most vulnerable
If your parent suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and consequently resides in a nursing home, you need to know about chemical restraints. This form of nursing home abuse occurs when your parent’s caregivers illegally dose him with one or more antipsychotic...
Detailing the progression of bedsores
Many people in San Francisco might assume that caring for a loved one with limited mobility would be easy. However, those confined to a bed or wheelchair present their own set of challenges when it comes to activity and movement. When one entrusts the care of such an...
Why nursing home neglect should concern you as much as abuse
There is a reason the courts often lump “abuse” and “neglect” into the same categories. Though neglect may not be as violent as direct abuse, the consequences are often just as dangerous. When neglect involves an elderly loved one who lives in a California nursing...
Does abuse in nursing homes really happen that often?
If you are asking this question, there is a good chance it's because you have a loved one in a nursing home or you are looking for one for a loved one. The last thing you want to know is whether nursing home abuse is that prevalent because you don't want to think of...
Malnutrition: A serious problem for some nursing home residents
Elderly individuals who are in a nursing home often require special care assistance. When the duties of the nursing home staff members are neglected, the residents are the ones who can face significant issues. One problem that can come up is malnutrition.Understanding...
Nursing home negligence leads to resident harm
Long-term care facilities have a duty to take care of the residents who live there. Each person in the facility will likely have different needs, and it is up to the staff to ensure those are met. There are some points that must take priority. These are all safety...