Nursing homes help ensure the health and safety of older adults. Unfortunately, some people living in nursing homes try to leave, often without advising anyone of their intentions. Nursing homes generally need to monitor residents for warning signs of elopement and...
You may worry when your parent’s health declines faster than expected. Often, what feels sudden reflects ongoing problems that went unaddressed. In California, wrongful death claims for elder neglect often involve care failures that develop over weeks or months....
If someone develops bedsores, it could be evidence of neglect. The staff members at a nursing home may not be helping the patient move positions often enough, for example. It is not direct abuse, but it is leading to harm. It is potentially a legal issue because they...
Relatives of a 41-year-old intellectually disabled Ohio man recently filed suit after their family member died an excruciating death due to extreme constipation. The man had the dual diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder accompanied by poor impulse control, autism and...
Long-term care facilities are meant to provide comfort, safety and consistent medical attention for elderly or disabled residents. Unfortunately, some long-term care facilities fail to uphold this duty, leading to neglect that can cause serious physical and emotional...
Understaffing is one of the leading contributors to elder neglect and abuse in California nursing homes. When the staff is stretched too thin, it means inadequate care time, lack of proper supervision, delayed response time, burnout and stress. The consequences can be...
You’ve noticed a change in your parent’s demeanor or appearance during your visit to their nursing care facility. They seem withdrawn, anxious or have unexplained bruises. When you ask the nursing home staff about it, their answers are vague or dismissive. You worry...
Elopement and wandering can both be dangerous for older adults. Wandering occurs when an older adult moves around unattended in a nursing home facility. Elopement occurs when they actually leave the facility without the permission or awareness of staff members....
Choosing a nursing home facility for an elderly loved one is a monumental decision. Beyond medical care and daily support, the facility should provide meaningful activities that promote emotional, physical and social well-being. Engaging programs help ensure...
Having to move a loved one into a long-term care facility is a challenging decision that takes a lot of thought. There may come a time when the resident’s cognitive abilities decline and they need more intensive and different care than what’s possible in a regular...
