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
While the adult children of elderly parents often equate nursing home abuse with physical signs and symptoms, the resident can struggle with abuse in many forms. One type of nursing home abuse that elderly residents might suffer is verbal abuse that can lead to emotional damage. With no visible signs that can be directly tied
Nursing homes, retirement centers and other assisted living facilities can attract criminals. For one, the residents at these facilities can be very vulnerable to criminal perpetrators, especially if the residents have issues with their health. Also, these facilities can draw in those who see a chance to swindle people out of their hard-earned wealth through
Nursing home abuse and neglect can lead to deaths which can cause family members to wrongfully lose a loved one. Surviving loved ones should know how a wrongful death claim may be able to help them with their damages. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? Who can file a wrongful death claim for damages varies by
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
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities carry a big responsibility: the care of our elderly loved ones. The state and federal government realize the critical nature of providing care to this vulnerable population, which is why nursing homes are strictly regulated. As such, nursing homes are required to adhere to a number of rules that apply to
When we choose a home for our parents or other elders to live in, we want to be sure that the home we choose for them is safe. Despite the best efforts of family members, one in six elders in communities still suffers from abuse. Part of what makes stopping abuse so hard is to recognize it.
When the elderly are abused in tragic and too often unreported nursing home incidents, it sends a shock wave to family members who have placed their trust and confidence in that facility. The national five-star ratings system of long-term care facilities run by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (C.M.S.) is supposed to
Elderly nursing home residents can suffer serious injuries after slips, trips and falls. From broken bones to torn ligaments, the injuries can be painful, long lasting and ultimately lead to problems in mobility. A nursing home’s staff is responsible for keeping the facility clean and safe for those who have difficulty in getting around unaided.