When people reach a certain age or develop special needs, their families rely on assisted living facilities to provide them with professional quality care and attention. After all, nursing homes are expensive, but you do not mind paying the price required to give your...
Nursing homes fill a major need in many modern families. They provide day-to-day support for older adults who can no longer live an entirely independent life. Those living in nursing homes can (theoretically) rely on others for basic care, including preparing their...
Elders expect efficient and professional care when entering nursing homes because these facilities usually employ well-trained staff and medical personnel. These doctors and nurses have obligations to maintain standards of care followed by the rest of the country....
Elder financial abuse is a serious concern in nursing homes across the world. As the aging population grows, so does the vulnerability of seniors to financial exploitation. Elder financial abuse is the unauthorized or improper use of an older person’s funds, assets or...
For many people in the United States, nursing homes are the best option to care for their aging relatives so that they have the support and care that they need. However, an unfortunate reality is that in many nursing homes around the country, the elder residents are...
Medication errors in nursing homes can severely affect residents' health and well-being. While not all errors amount to abuse or neglect, they must be addressed to protect vulnerable individuals in these care facilities. Keep reading to learn more about medication...
In recent years, the general public has become increasingly aware of how vulnerable those in nursing homes are to fast-spreading infections. Older adults too often die as a result of seasonal flu viruses as they may struggle to recover from infections that manifest in...
As a concerned family member, it can be devastating to learn that your elderly parent has developed bed sores while in the care of a nursing home. Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are a sign of neglect and can be a serious health concern for elderly...
When you admit a loved one into a nursing home, you expect quality services. New Mexico has certain requirements that facilities need to fulfill to operate. And the chances are you chose a facility that meets such qualifications. Nonetheless, a home may offer quality...
The kinds of abuse and neglect that occur in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are rarely so obvious that they can be spotted at a glance. Loved ones, for instance, rarely arrive for a visit only to discover that a resident has a black eye from being...
