Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, occur on the body when a person is inactive for long periods of time. While bedsores are common among nursing home residents with mobility challenges, they can also be a warning sign that neglect is happening.…

Elderly individuals are often sent to live in nursing homes so that they can receive the proper care and treatment they need. However, sometimes nursing home residents are abused by the very people who are supposed to care for them. There are various…

Nursing homes are required by law to adequately staff the facility to ensure the health and safety of their residents. However, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that up to 90 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. are understaffed.…

Financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. This includes stealing or misusing an elder’s funds, often by taking advantage of an elderly individual who is vulnerable due to age or disability.…

Nursing home residents are at risk of suffering many types of abuse. One common type that can often be difficult to detect is psychological abuse. Although it may not always be immediately apparent, psychological abuse can cause serious harm. Certain…

More than 25 percent of serious Nursing Home Abuse incidents go unreported to law enforcement, according to a recently released alert…

Shortly after Hurricane Irma passed through South Florida, eight nursing home residents died and another 141 were evacuated from The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills after a prolonged period without air conditioning in the facility lead to sweltering,…

Swallowing food can be difficult for some patients residing in nursing homes – because of this common issue, it is critical that residents are monitored during meal times to prevent choking. Nursing homes that do not enforce dietary restrictions or fail…

Approximately one in ten seniors will experience some form of elder abuse in their lifetime, according to the National Council on Aging. However, some studies indicate the real number is actually much higher because elder abuse is notoriously underreported.…

When patients are left to wander throughout a nursing home on their own, the risk of suffering a serious injury is increased. This is especially true if the entrances and exits to the facility and other restricted areas are not properly secured to prevent…