It’s never easy to put a loved one in a nursing home. You’d much rather have them at home with you, but they require more care than you can give -- but you’re still concerned about their well-being. Maybe it’s time to get a “granny cam.” A new law makes cameras legal...
Nursing Home Abuse
Are there enough staff members at your loved one’s nursing home?
Nursing home neglect is more common than many people realize, and it can have serious ramifications for the victims. Elderly victims can suffer major injuries, see their existing conditions get worse or even pass away due to neglect. In some cases, this is because...
As nursing homes open, look for abuse signs such as bedsores
With COVID-19 outbreaks dropping by close to 90% in nursing homes since winter, more and more of these facilities have gradually opened for in-person visits but with many safety measures in place. Your father is a nursing home resident, and you know that the isolation...
What are the signs of dehydration in nursing home patients?
We often trust the care and attention of our elderly loved ones to a nursing home staff. Unfortunately, whether due to poor training, lack of funds or simple negligence, a staff might fail in their duties and cause serious complications such as malnutrition and...
How clean is the nursing home you are considering for Mom?
If you believe the time has come for your elderly mother to enter a nursing home, your first consideration will be about the level of care she would receive. Your next thought should be about the facility itself. Does the nursing home you have in mind maintain a...
How to spot a mail scam
The Nigerian email scam is so popular it's practically a brand, a punch line to a bad joke. For many senior citizens and vulnerable adults, these scams aren't so light hearted. Sure, it's easy to hit the delete button or throw a fishy looking letter in the trashcan...
Kansas City Man Dies After Wandering Away from Nursing Home
It is hard enough to have to put a loved one into a nursing home, but at least you should be able to count on the staff of the facility to keep your family member safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as exemplified by the tragic death of a 75-year-old...
More Abuse Alleged After News of Missouri Nursing Home Investigation
Recent news reports of an investigation of criminal elderly abuse at St. John's Place, a Missouri nursing home, have brought forth another family's allegations that their elderly relative was denied timely medical care. The original report involved an 82-year-old...