Nursing Home Abuse

As elderly people continue to age, one of the problems that some run into is that they can no longer eat or drink normally. They may have trouble swallowing or not taste food in the same way, so they may have no real appetite. In some cases, the medications that the...

People who are in nursing homes trust the staff members to meet their needs. They don’t think that they’re going to go through any type of maltreatment or abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more common than most people realize.  Anyone who’s in a nursing home...

When the elderly go into nursing homes, they may already have a history of falls or being unbalanced while walking. An elderly person’s gait may change over time, and it’s realistic to expect that they could fall once or twice due to their own actions, like getting up...

When someone has memory issues or major physical problems, even getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration without assistance can be difficult. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of dehydration in seniors, particularly among those in nursing homes,...

The decision to place your aging parent or guardian in a nursing home is not an easy one. However, it may be the best move since you may not be there to assist or care for them round the clock. Unfortunately, they may end up facing abuse in the very facilities meant...

Not having enough staff on hand is a common issue at many nursing homes. One of the ways for the companies that run these facilities to maximize their profits is to keep their costs as low as possible, and staffing is a major expense. Fewer staff members on duty at...

According to the pharmaceutical records, schizophrenia is on the rise among the elderly in the United States. Does that sound shocking? It should. Schizophrenia is not typically a “late-in-life” disease. It’s usually diagnosed in men by their late teens or early 20s...

A fall, even from the same level rather than a great height, could cause severe injury to an older adult. One in four older adults will suffer a fall in any given year, making them a major source of concern for family members.  Worries about fall risks are a common...

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 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...