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A fall in a nursing home can change a life in seconds. It can also trigger a legal question with high stakes: accident or neglect? Why the distinction matters under the law Falls happen even in well-run facilities but neglect occurs when a facility fails to meet the...
Assistance with managing medication is an important service provided by nursing homes for their residents. Older adults may forget to take their medications or might mix up their prescriptions. Given that approximately one in three older adults takes five or more...
Decubitus ulcers are also known as bedsores and pressure ulcers. By whatever name, they remain one of the clearest indicators of inadequate care in nursing homes. These injuries develop when residents are not repositioned regularly or when basic needs like hygiene...
When you seek the services of a nursing home, it is because you want to grow old while receiving the best care possible. Under the state’s laws, nursing facilities must provide a set quality of care and adhere to the “Bill of Rights for Residents” established by the...
Nursing homes provide a much-needed service to communities. Their skilled nursing staff provides 24-hour care to ensure the safety and well-being of the elderly. Most nursing homes go above and beyond in the care they provide, often treating residents as their own...
Perhaps you volunteered at a nursing home once, so you know about the bonds that develop between volunteers and residents. Now, your elderly parent is a resident in a busy nursing home, and you worry about neglect as well as abuse. Could a volunteer provide you with...
Let us say that your mother has been a nursing home resident for almost a year. In most respects, you feel satisfied with the care she receives. However, she is frail, spends a good deal of time in bed and requires a wheelchair to get around. You have heard about the...
When you find a nursing home for your elderly parent, you hope it is a positive and healthy environment. After all, these people are professionals who are responsible for the health and well-being of their residents. Unfortunately, some nursing home facilities can be...