Understaffing At Nursing Homes Often Leads To Elder Abuse Including Bedsores and Falls

January 13, 2020 By Dalli & Marino

As the U.S. population ages, the need for quality elder care increases nationwide. Often, families turn to skilled nursing facilities to provide the best care for their loved ones. But some estimates reveal an alarmingly disproportionate ratio of staff to residents that can result in negligence and abuse. On average, U.S. nursing homes have one aide on duty for every 10 residents, based on Read More >>