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When families place loved ones into the care of a skilled nursing facility, they trust that the facility will be able to take care of their loved one’s needs and prioritize their health. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes provide a safe and health-focused environment for residents. In some cases, residents can be neglected or abused by the very people who are tasked with providing care for

It is heartbreaking to consider the possibility of your loved one eloping from a nursing home. Elopement, or wandering away from a nursing facility, can be a sign of neglect and should not be taken lightly. It can happen for…

When families place loved ones into the care of a skilled nursing facility, they trust that the facility will be able to take care of their loved one’s needs and prioritize their health. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes provide a…

Nursing home abuse is a serious and widespread problem, with many elderly individuals suffering from physical, emotional, and financial abuse on a regular basis. Although most nursing home abuse is perpetrated by staff members who are in positions of authority…

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes have been thrust into the spotlight as potential hotspots for outbreaks. With elderly populations and immunocompromised residents vulnerable to infection, these facilities are under immense pressure to ensure that their staff…

Evidence is important when building a case for nursing home abuse or neglect. In addition to nursing home documentation, photographs, and your own observations and documentation, expert testimonies can be powerful substantiations of the injuries and mental anguish your loved…

If you've seen signs that your loved one is being abused in a nursing home, it’s important to reach out to a lawyer to make sure they are fairly protected and represented. The abuse may be causing physical harm, emotional…

Whether you plan for a nursing home, an assisted living center, or an in-home caretaker to care for your loved one, you need to thoroughly research suitable caretakers, as they will be shouldering immense responsibility. There are many essential questions…

When fungal infections are allowed to spread throughout the close quarters of a nursing home, this can provide more medical difficulties for residents. Nursing home residents usually have weakened immune systems due to age, medical conditions, or medications, so they…