nursing home negligence

Older adults generally lead a more sedentary lifestyle than those who are younger. They spend more time sitting or may spend almost their entire day in bed if they have mobility challenges. Someone's lack of mobility might be one of the reasons that their family...

Older adults are at higher risk of experiencing a same-level fall than younger people, and they are more likely to experience serious medical consequences after a fall. As a result, it is often a history of falling or concerns that someone could end up injured with no...

Nursing homes exist in large part because some families simply cannot meet all of the needs of older adults. Especially when people have debilitating conditions, like Alzheimer's disease, they may need more monitoring and physical support than their family members can...

When older adults move into nursing homes, their relocation is often based on concern for their well-being. Family members worry that they could end up hurt when no one is there to care for them or that they could end up confused and might wander off, which could lead...

Falls can lead to severe injuries for older adults, and older adults typically have a harder time recovering from broken bones and similar injuries than younger people do. They are also at elevated risk for another fall after experiencing an initial fall-related...

It used to be that when people had loved ones in a nursing home or other residential care facility, they assumed they would be safe if a natural disaster or other emergency occurred. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen heartbreaking cases throughout the country where...

Despite the fact that older adults are medically vulnerable, some people assume that certain health issues are unavoidable at nursing homes. Infestations are among the unpleasant experiences that some people view as inevitable when an older adult moves into a nursing...

The United States has laws requiring a minimum staffing level in nursing homes. They are mandated to have enough staff because residents’ safety is at risk if there aren’t enough nurses or aides. U.S. nursing homes need to staff those with the right competencies to be...

When a patient is a risk to themselves or others, there is a chance that they could need to be restrained. It is very important for everyone working with a patient to realize that restraints should only be used in emergency situations or with a physician’s orders....

In a nursing home, you expect your loved one to get the care they need. You expect the staff to recognize if they are feeling unwell and to take steps to be sure they’re eating and drinking normally. If your family member suffers serious injuries from urinary tract...