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...
Nursing Home Abuse
Urinary tract infection as a warning sign of nursing home abuse
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...
Proving negligence in supervising elders in nursing homes
Many elderly individuals rely on the quality of care provided by nursing homes. However, there are instances where some facilities may prioritize cost-cutting measures. Doing so may compromise their ability to monitor and protect every resident adequately. This lack...
3 ways that understaffing can harm the lives of nursing home residents
Quite a few nursing homes are for-profit institutions. As a result, there is a powerful incentive for the business running the facility to keep costs as low as possible. Not only do nursing homes notoriously pay mediocre wages for the services that workers provide,...
What rights do residents have in nursing homes?
Nursing homes exist to provide an equipped facility where residents can live and receive proper care. However, residents might experience abuse or neglect even without noticing it. To prevent these incidents, the law has provisions protecting them and their rights....
How does emotional abuse happen in nursing homes?
As your loved one age and becomes less and less independent, one of the decisions you might consider making is sending them to a nursing home. These facilities have the appropriate facilities and specialists who can accord your loved one the care they need during...
How to document nursing home abuse?
By placing your elderly loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you’re also putting your trust in the people who run it. You expect medical professionals, nurses and assistants to constantly work around the clock to ensure your loved one is safe and...
3 signs of nursing home neglect you can’t afford to ignore
For many families, deciding to put their loved one in a nursing home is a big and emotional decision. If this applies to your situation, you likely investigated several facilities before choosing one. The goal is always to ensure your loved one receives the best care...
How to prevent financial abuse of elders in nursing homes
Nursing home maltreatment comes in many forms, like violence and neglect. That said, abuse doesn’t have to be physical to damage someone, i.e., financial abuse. According to NAPSA (National Adult Protective Services Association), only one out of 44 financial abuse...
Are insect bites a sign of nursing home neglect?
A nursing home should provide the necessary care to its residents who are among the most vulnerable groups of people in society. It should be a haven for seniors living out their sunset years. Unfortunately, it is not always the case. The elderly are prone to nursing...