Let’s be perfectly clear: Sexual abuse and assault are motivated by a desire to exert power over someone else, not lust. That’s why anybody can become a victim of sexual assault, regardless of their age or gender – including your elderly loved one. Numerous...
The primary role of a nursing home is to keep its residents safe. Yet some nursing homes decide the easiest way to do that is to limit what residents can get up to. They reason that someone who spends their days sitting in front of the TV or lying in bed is easier to...
When a loved one reaches a point in their life when they can no longer be independent, and there is no provision for home care, then you may admit them to a nursing home. And when you take them to a nursing home, you expect the facility to provide the best possible...
New Mexico has one of the largest senior populations in the United States, making nursing home care particularly urgent. However, many family members worry about an aging parent's quality of life in these facilities. These are steps you can take to ensure your loved...
Moving your elderly relative into a nursing home is not an easy decision. They’ve played a huge part in your upbringing, demonstrating excellent judgment and unwavering independence. Unfortunately, the aging process is unavoidable and there may come a point where...
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in life is finding the right nursing home for your elderly relatives. This is not an easy decision, and it is certainly not one that should be taken lightly. Your parents or grandparents will have played a key role in bringing...
A lot of nursing home residents experience or witness some type of neglect regularly. The CDC defines nursing home neglect as “the failure to meet an older adult’s basic needs. These needs include food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and essential medical care.” ...
Realizing that your loved one's nursing home is not caring for them properly is heartbreaking. After all, it is supposed to be a haven in their sunset years when they are at their most vulnerable. If your loved one needs round-the-clock care, neglect is a form of...
There are many varieties of wrongful death. Patients in nursing homes who pass on due to neglect belong in this personal injury category. Family members of victims may sue the care facility responsible for the loss of their loved one. Winning in court hinges on...
When helping your elderly relative locate a suitable nursing home, you have probably invested a significant amount of time and money. In return, you can expect high standards of care. Unfortunately, things don’t always pan out this way, and your loved one could face...
