Elderly nursing home residents rely on the care and attention of the staff to ensure they are protected from harm. Unfortunately, a neglectful staff can cause irreparable physical and psychological damage. Two conditions that can quickly become apparent due to nursing home neglect are malnutrition and dehydration. It is not uncommon for a nursing home
Usually, people who choose to drink too much and then commit crimes, including operating while intoxicated, are responsible for their own behavior. If they injure someone else, they have to pay compensation to the victim or the victim’s family. Unfortunately, in practice, many times these people have no means to pay anywhere close to the
When a person gets older, they may develop health issues and become unable to care for themselves. Many families rely on nursing homes to provide the care their elder love one requires. While there are many excellent long-term care facilities for the elderly, with compassionate, well-trained staff, there are some facilities that take advantage of
They are among the most common and most painful signs that a resident at an Atlanta nursing home is being neglected by the staff. Bedsores are more than painful wounds. In severe cases, they become infected and threaten the patient’s life. What is a bedsore? Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores happen when someone lies or
While individuals might put nursing home negligence and nursing home abuse into different categories, the outcome is generally the same. Whether the harm is caused intentionally or through inattention, elderly nursing home residents will likely suffer injuries or worsening conditions as a result. A nursing home staff often relies on the use of restraints under
Bedsores, also known as decubitus or pressure ulcers, kill more patients each year than every type of cancer, except lung cancer, according to a study by a top UCLA researcher. Furthermore, the U.S. spends $26.8 billion a year on treatment costs for bedsores. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says pressure ulcers harm more patients
When a loved one is living in a nursing home, we expect them to receive the care and attention we cannot provide ourselves. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Residents in some Atlanta nursing home facilities experience neglect or abuse, due in part to failed supervision. When facilities do not provide adequate supervision, their failure
The decision to have a loved one move into a nursing home isn’t ever one that’s taken lightly. Anyone who’s in this position needs to ensure that they are taking steps to keep the resident safe. One important thing that you should do is visit the facility and watch for signs that there is something
Nursing home residents rely on the staff to ensure their needs are met. From administering the correct medication at the right time to aiding in mobility to prevent bedsores, a nursing home staff must be vigilant in protecting the health and well being of elderly patients. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for abuse, neglect or
For residents in nursing homes, total dependency on staff is common. The more compromised your loved one’s mental abilities or mobility becomes, the greater their need for daily support. When staff members intentionally neglect someone or simply don’t have enough hands to meet all of the obligations they have for residents, that neglect could eventually