nursing home negligence

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...

When your loved one is in a nursing home, your one requirement is that they are cared for the way that they should be. They should have food and water, get their medications on time and be helped when they want to get dressed or use the restroom. You expect the staff...

As people get older, they often become unsteady on their feet. It’s not uncommon for a fall to be the reason that someone enters into assisted living or a nursing home. Even though that’s the case, falls can signify more than just old age. They could also be a sign...

Nursing homes house some of the most vulnerable people in our society. If you place your loved one in a nursing home, one of the very first things to do is to make sure that there will be enough staff present to care for them and others. Unfortunately, because of the...

As people age, cognitive decline is a common occurrence. Some people slowly develop issues with memory and rational thinking. Others may experience a rapid decline because of a medical condition like Alzheimer's disease. Older adults dealing with dementia can be...

One thing that is interesting about dementia is that it isn’t brought on by a single cause. You can have dementia linked to Alzheimer’s disease, or you can have other forms. A singular diagnosis of “dementia” doesn’t really tell you anything about the cause of the...

Some of the most vulnerable adults live in nursing homes. They have physical or cognitive issues that leave them dependent on the care of other people. Those who can no longer walk on their own may need help going to the bathroom and getting dressed every day. Someone...

Most people associate abuse with physical acts of violence such as striking, punching and kicking. However, when it comes to nursing home abuse, a wide spectrum of actions and lack of action can constitute abuse. Neglecting to care for a patient adequately is a form...

Wyoming residents may go back and forth before deciding to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home. In the end, many decide that professional, round-the-clock care would likely benefit their loved one more than the family trying to provide care for which they may...