The majority of people in nursing homes are vulnerable. Nursing homes have a legal duty to provide a reasonable standard of care. For the most part, this is what happens. However, there are occasions when nursing homes fall short of their duty of care. Abuse is a...
Understaffing in nursing homes has become an alarming issue that affects the quality of care provided to elderly residents. When nursing facilities fail to maintain adequate staff, residents are at higher risk of neglect and even abuse. Here’s a closer look at how...
People who go into memory care units have cognitive challenges that require more care than traditional long-term care facilities can provide. This puts them at risk of challenges with their care. Because memory care residents don’t always have their wits about them,...
Long-term care home residents, especially the elderly, are mostly dependent on the professionalism and goodwill of the people who provide their daily care. Unfortunately, not all caregivers are adequately trained, empathetic or committed to the well-being of their...
Despite widespread awareness of the problem, nursing home neglect and abuse continue to harm vulnerable residents. Is your family member at risk? Understanding who may face a higher risk can help you take preventive measures to ensure your own care or that of a loved...
There is a strong association between advanced age and increased fall risk. Older adults are more likely than younger people to lose their balance and fall. When they fall, they are also at elevated risk of serious injuries including broken bones. For many families, a...
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Some people who live with or care for older adults may engage in physical or verbal abuse of those vulnerable people. Others may target older adults for financial abuse. They take advantage of the loneliness that may come with advanced...
When a loved one becomes a resident of a nursing facility, families generally trust that they will be well-cared for and their belongings safeguarded. Unfortunately, in some cases, valuables go missing, raising concerns about theft, neglect and/or mismanagement within...
Identity theft has proved to be a growing concern in the Digital Age. For many reasons, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to this form of unlawful mistreatment. For starters, older adults often have substantial savings, excellent credit and a...
Falls are not uncommon in nursing homes. While some falls are caused by health factors, such as medical conditions, others occur due to external factors. Nonetheless, both of these factors can be managed. Here are five hazards that have been reported to cause falls in...
