Nursing Home Abuse

There are so many nursing homes available that choosing an appropriate one can be challenging. The majority tend to promote themselves well, perhaps through glossy sales brochures or enthusiastic personal tours. Yet it’s clear that not all of them are as good as they...

Care facilities are supposed to be a safe and comfortable environment for society’s most vulnerable loved ones. Regular movement and repositioning are essential components of care in residential facilities when residents are bedridden or are largely confined to a...

Regardless of where your elderly loved one resides—be it in a nursing home or their own home—their financial safety is vital. Unfortunately, they may fall victim to various forms of financial abuse, which are often subtle, hard to detect and, yet, quite common....

Understaffing in nursing homes is unfortunately a common issue that adversely impacts patient care. When facilities lack adequate personnel, the quality of care diminishes, which can lead to neglect. This correlation raises concerns and worries upon residents' loved...

Navigating nursing home care can be challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring the safety and well-being of our elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, nursing homes, which should be safe havens, can sometimes become places where abuse occurs. Recognizing when...

Assisted living facilities are supposed to offer care and comfort for elderly loved ones, providing a haven where they can receive any attention they may need in their golden years. However, beneath this façade of care, some nursing homes conceal a dark secret – the...

Long-term care facilities can be a sanctuary for the elderly and those needing specialized care. However, far too many of these homes haven’t been inspected recently to better ensure the well-being of their residents. Shockingly, a quarter of Missouri's nursing homes...

Anyone with an infection can develop the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Given that the immune system weakens as people age, nursing home residents are more likely to contract an infection and increase their risk of sepsis as a result. Without immediate...

With age comes weaker bones that cannot withstand intense trauma. When an older adult’s bone takes on a force stronger than it could take, it breaks. A bone fracture is a medical expression for a broken bone, which may either be a partial or complete crack. But as...

Senior citizens must combat numerous health hazards that come with age. Some of these risks are like culprits in the night – challenging to detect and unperceived by the naked eye. The fragile immune system of Missouri’s senior population makes them susceptible to...