Nursing Home Malnutrition and Dehydration
Access to adequate food and water is a fundamental human need and right, foundational to survival and well-being. Yet, in nursing homes where we expect our elderly loved ones to...
Steps to Take When You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
No one wants their loved one to be a victim of abuse or neglect. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a persistent and prevalent issue. The National Center on Elder Abuse...
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...