Nursing Home Neglect

It isn't easy for the staff at nursing homes to demands of all of the residents on a daily basis. The lower the typical staffing level and the higher-demand the residents are, the more likely it is for some people to have needs or wants to go on next. One of the ways...

An elderly person who needs support through an intravenous injection (IV) may be dehydrated, require specialized medications or need pain relief. They should receive the support they need to be comfortable as they receive these medications. Sometimes, IV can be...

If you believe that nursing home abuse only occurs by caregivers (nurses, doctors, etc.), you are not alone. Most people share this belief, but resident-to-resident violence is a common cause of nursing home injuries and death. Generally, nursing homes protect your...

As people begin to age, their appetites may change. For the elderly, this can mean not feeling hungry despite needing to eat or not enjoying the foods that they once did due to changes in taste. In a nursing home, it is the nursing staff’s responsibility to make sure...

The past couple of years have been extremely difficult for those who work and live in nursing homes. Many state inspections throughout the country were placed on hold for a time. However, that’s no longer the case. State inspections are key to discovering problems and...

There’s no part of the country that’s immune from natural disasters. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in cases from Florida to California, sometimes vulnerable nursing home residents whose protection should be a top priority for those responsible for their care are...

Almost everybody knows that it’s important to stay hydrated. What about folks who can’t recognize their own needs due to dementia or other cognitive disorders? This is a common problem for the elderly, and they may end up suffering serious health problems when their...

Head lice are tiny insects commonly associated with daycare centers and elementary schools. Children who get in close proximity or who trade articles of clothing can quickly spread these obnoxious, biting insects to their friends and classmates. Although people...

If you have a loved one in an Atlanta, Georgia, nursing home, you expect him or her to be safe. Unfortunately, evidence of nursing home neglect is all too common. If your older loved one has bedsores, you may want to know if neglect is the cause. How common are...