You never thought you would find yourself in this position — watching someone you care about suffer, suspecting something isn't right and realizing that it is now up to you to take action. In California, reporting elder abuse is more than just filling out a form or...
Many people seek out positions in nursing homes because they care about older adults and want to support people who are vulnerable. Unfortunately, there are also people who may seek out positions of authority so that they can abuse others with impunity. There are...
Nursing home residents often need considerable care from the staff members. They assume that they will receive it without any issues, but there are times when that doesn’t happen. Anyone who has a loved one in a nursing home should know the signs of nursing home...
Elderly people are often targeted for financial scams. It’s very important for family members to keep an eye out. These scams can happen in many different ways, such as online scams, telephone scams or even financial scams run in a nursing home or assisted living...
Memory care residents suffer from cognitive disorders and dementia-related conditions that affect the way they live. These units must be designed to provide them with the care they need. Staff members who work in memory care units must be familiar with the unique...
Choosing a nursing home for your loved one requires trust. You expect staff to provide quality care in a safe environment. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common. Ensuring that the staff have undergone proper safety checks is crucial to...
Many older adults require a variety of support services. They may have a home health aide who helps them clean their house once a week or administers medication. They may need the services of a local handyman for everything from fixing a leaking sink to changing...
There are many ways that home health aides and nursing home workers can help older adults. They administer medications and assist with keeping living spaces clean. They help vulnerable adults dress themselves and perform hygiene tasks, like showering, that can be...
Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, form when nursing home patients sit or lie in the same position for an extended period. They can be evidence of neglect, as the staff should help patients roll over or change positions to prevent these ulcers from occurring. But not all...
As a child, you probably fell out of bed a few times. As an adult, it might never have happened or only rarely. So, you would be right to feel concerned if your elderly loved one is injured falling out of bed, especially if it happens more than once. Falling out of...
