Make no mistake – scammers are thieves. In many cases, they target people who tend to be trusting or at least unaware of the tricks people will use to try to take as much of their money as they can get. They often prey on people who aren’t especially tech-savvy and...
People thinking about mistreatment and abuse at nursing homes often focus on overly severe scenarios instead of the banal circumstances that negatively affect countless older adults. Yes, actual intentional abuse does occur in some facilities and may involve physical...
Bedsores can be extremely problematic for the elderly and largely immobile. Once they develop, they can be very painful and disabling. They can also become infected, which means that they could potentially be fatal or cause serious health conditions if not treated...
Bedsores or pressure ulcers, which are physical wounds that develop due to limited mobility, have a strong association with living in a nursing home facility. Although people think of bedsores as an inevitable consequence of spending most of one's day in bed or a...
Most people who have family members in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities count on the staff and management to ensure that their loved one is safe and treated well. Unfortunately, elderly people – particularly those who are physically frail and/or...
When your parent or guardian can no longer take care of their daily needs, and you can't be with them 24/7, you may consider a nursing home. They have the resources and specialists to meet your loved one's personal and medical needs. Unfortunately, contrary to your...
Fall-related accidents in long-term care facilities are a significant concern, often leading to injuries, decreased independence and a potential decline in residents’ overall quality of life. The risk of falls is often heightened due to age-related physical changes,...
Suppose that your loved one has suffered suspicious broken bones while in a nursing home; you may wonder if you have the right to sue. The answer is yes; you may be entitled to seek compensation for your loved one’s injuries and related expenses. With that said, the...
When stories of substandard nursing home care make the news, the reason often has to do with someone getting hurt or family members taking legal action against a facility when someone dies. However, there are other news stories related to life in nursing homes that...
Osteomyelitis is a rare bone condition caused by bone infection. This serious condition requires immediate treatment to prevent the infection from spreading. Osteomyelitis cases often stem from bacterial infections after severe injury or deep cuts. However, most...
