Restraint-Related Injuries in Nursing Homes
We naturally expect a nursing home and its staff to treat our elderly loved ones with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a real and significant issue in...
How To Speak to Your Elderly Loved One About Nursing Home Abuse
Reputable nursing homes treat patients with the dignity and respect they deserve. Unfortunately, not all residential care facilities and skilled nursing facilities employ this ideal standard when caring for residents....
Who Is Most at Risk for Abuse in a Nursing Home?
Nursing home abuse is a troubling reality many elderly Americans face today. Unfortunately, it can affect the most vulnerable of our seniors and, in some cases, put their health and...
Understanding Bedsore Settlements: Causes, Prevention, and Compensation
As we age or face certain medical conditions, we may find ourselves immobilized or unable to move around independently. When this happens, we often rely on caretakers to help us...
What Are the Signs of Abuse in a Nursing Home?
Elder abuse is a problem that plagues millions of families. 2.4% of older adults reside in nursing homes, equating to 1.3 million elderly Americans. If we count those in assisted...