Nursing home abuse and neglect can have a devastating impact on victims and their families. For that reason, victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, and their family members, should be familiar with the legal protections available to those harmed by nursing home...
Nursing Home Neglect
What are nursing home medication errors?
When a nursing home staff is poorly trained, inattentive or overly aggressive, elderly residents can suffer serious injuries and dangerous conditions. From the improper use of restraints and transportation injuries to falls and dehydration, nursing homes can quickly...
New Georgia bill to reform senior health care facilities
A new bill was signed on June 30, which aims to reduce the risk of nursing home negligence in Georgia. House Bill 987 seeks to tackle some of the problems in the state’s health care facilities for older people brought to the public’s attention in a two-year...
Watch for signs of neglect and abuse in nursing home care
Nursing home abuse is a chronic problem that seems never to go away completely or for long, even solely judging from the many news reports we see or read. Of course, citizens have a right to demand accountability from the homes that take our elders and our money, as...
Help Senior Citizens Enjoy a Safe, Happy Holiday Season
Take time during the holidays to visit elderly friends and relatives who live alone or in nursing homes. Although the holidays emphasize family, festivities and fun, many people experience increased loneliness and isolation. However, you can add some joy to their...
Short-staffed Nursing Homes Endanger Patients During the Holidays
Nursing home understaffing affects every measure of patient care. Over the holidays, the strain on the staff shows more than ever. Patients are endangered whenever nurses and orderlies skip work on holidays, weekends and unpopular late-night shifts. How Overworked...
