Nursing Home Abuse

Bedsores develop when a person remains in one position for a very long time, putting pressure on certain areas of the skin until those spots turn into a wound. While bedsores are easily avoidable, they remain a serious issue for many nursing home patients. Without...

Placing your elderly relative in a nursing home is a big decision, but doing so may be in their best interests. Your relative may need round-the-clock assistance with day-to-day living, and this is something that an assisted living facility can provide. They can help...

People who are living in nursing homes expect that they will receive proper care. They don’t expect to be subjected to neglect or abuse by the people who are supposed to care for them. Unfortunately, neglect and abuse are possible in these situations. While most...

Whether you’re looking for a good nursing home or other care facilities for a parent or other elderly family member or you already have a loved one in a facility, it’s crucial to know about elopement.  Elopement in this context has nothing to do with marriage. It...

When a loved one’s health begins to deteriorate due to age, they might need specialized care. For this reason, you may opt to send them to a nursing home. But what happens if the nursing home fails in its duty of care for your beloved leading to preventable injuries...