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 They seem withdrawn, anxious or have unexplained bruises.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....
Abuse in nursing homes and long-term care facilities too often involves the mistreatment of neurodivergent older adults. Neurodivergence can involve conditions such as autism, ADHD, dementia and other cognitive differences that affect the way a person communicates,...
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...
Nursing homes offer the skilled care the elderly need. Most homes, and the staff who work in them, are dedicated professionals and provide excellent care to their residents. Even so, it’s not uncommon for people in nursing homes to get bed sores. How can you tell if...
Older adults are vulnerable to fraud and other forms of financial abuse. They may trust the wrong people, putting them at risk of losing the assets that they require for their comfort in their golden years. Some people fall victim to investment fraud schemes, email...
When your parent lives in a care facility, you expect someone to notice if they’re gone. You assume that if they have dementia, there are alarms on the doors, someone awake at night and systems in place to keep them safe. But when an 88-year-old man walked out of a...
You trust a nursing home to care for your loved one with kindness and respect. But what if the harm they suffer does not leave bruises? Emotional abuse—like yelling, threats or isolation—can hurt just as deeply as physical injuries. In California, you have the right...
