Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Many families turn to a nursing home or assisted living facility when their elders can no longer take care of themselves. These facilities may include an arbitration agreement in their contracts to be signed by a new resident and/or his or her loved one.…

Nursing homes have a responsibility to ensure that residents are properly cared for in a safe and healthy environment. However, when a facility and its administrators fail to hire qualified staff, provide inadequate training, or poorly supervise employees,…

Due to increased fall risks and other dangers, wandering is especially dangerous for nursing home residents. If a nursing home fails to take proper measures to secure entrances and exits, the facility could be held liable for a resident’s injuries that…

Many families make the difficult decision to have their loved one placed in a nursing home when he or she can no longer live independently. Families trust these facilities to properly care for their loved one. However, when the nursing home fails to…

Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects some of our country’s most vulnerable people. While anyone who resides in a nursing home may be susceptible to abuse by a caregiver, women are at an increased risk of becoming victims. Unfortunately,…

A medication error is a mistake in prescribing or administering medications. When nursing homes are understaffed and staff members are feeling tired and overworked, it is more likely that medication errors can happen, which can severely impact a resident’s…

Every year, millions of people age 65 and older experience falls. More than one out of every four older adults in this age range suffer injuries caused by falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even more alarming, the rate…

Many families depend on nursing home facilities and its staff to keep their loved ones safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, nursing home residents can still suffer injuries in this health care setting, which may be caused by abuse or neglect. Our…

It is not an easy decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. When you do, you trust the nursing home staff to care for your loved one. When abuse occurs, you expect the nursing home staff to respond appropriately and protect your loved one. Sadly,…

Nursing home residents rely on staff members to provide adequate care and attend to their everyday needs, including supplying basic essentials such as food and water. When staff members fail to ensure that the basic needs of residents are being met, they…