nursing home negligence

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...

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...