One of the most important things for nursing homes to do is to prevent their elderly residents from falling. Falls are a major health concern and tend to be common among the elderly.
Falls need to be addressed in a nursing home's care setting
If your loved one is malnourished, it could be neglect
There is one thing that you never expected to see after just a few weeks away from the nursing home. When you walked into your mother's room, she looked frail. When you got closer, you realized how poorly her clothing fit. What happened? Why, in the few weeks you were away, did she lose so much weight?
What is the difference between nursing home abuse and neglect?
Would you know if your elderly family member was being abused in their nursing home? You might think that you would, especially if they appeared bruised or had other suspicious injuries.
Is my loved one being fed sufficiently at the nursing home?
Elderly nursing home residents who are incapacitated physically or mentally may no longer be able to feed themselves. If they are not getting the proper nutrition, they can slowly starve to death right under the noses of the ones charged with caring for them.
Bedsores are a sign of nursing home neglect
When you have an elderly loved one who is confined to a nursing home or assisted living facility, it is always wise to keep a close eye on them and the treatment that they receive. Certainly, you would never want them to be subjected to abuse or neglect at the hands of those who are entrusted with their care.
Neglect can lead to injuries or death: Recognize and report it
There are different kinds of neglect that you should be aware of if you're going to place a loved one into a nursing home. Neglect may be intentional or unintentional, but it always results in the inadequate care of residents in a nursing home.
2 die as nursing home is cited for multiple violations
When you place a loved one into a nursing home, you want their care to be more than good. You want them to feel that they belong there and are treated like family.
Your loved one deserve better care: Get help if they're hurt
Nursing homes are supposed to be places where your loved ones can get the care and support they need. There is never a reason why they should be in danger there.
Beware of neglect at the nursing home of your loved one
Making the decision to put an aging parent or grandparent in a nursing home can be agonizing. There can be guilt, sadness and an amalgamation of many other emotions.
We can pursue a claim for nursing home neglect
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is rarely a decision made gladly. Usually, it's done when their medical conditions advance to the point where they can no longer live on their own or even with members of their families.
