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...
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Bedsores: painful signs of nursing home neglect
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...
Nursing home neglect seems even more prominent during pandemic
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...
Is overmedication a concern for your elderly loved one?
Placing your elderly loved one in a Wyoming nursing home may have been a difficult decision for you. Still, in the end, you knew that trying to provide the care that your loved one needed would not come easily to you, and your lack of time, experience in care or other...
What does elder abuse look like?
Older people often need assistance with everyday tasks. As people age, their physical and cognitive abilities may decline, and they may have difficulty completing activities they once found very easy to do. Many families make the choice to have their elderly loved one...
Fall prevention should be a priority in long-term care facilities
Residents in nursing homes and long-term care facilities should receive quality care and support from the staff. Nursing home negligence can come in many forms, including lack of proper safety measures and requirements. One way that Wyoming nursing homes and care...
Minimizing risks for those living in nursing homes
Making the decision to place a loved one a long-term care facility is an important decision. A Wyoming family typically does a significant amount of research into different facilities before making a final choice. Even with the best of facilities with well-trained...
Is depression a sign of neglect in a nursing home?
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision for any Wyoming family. When they make this choice, it is likely because they have done the research necessary to make a smart choice for their family member. A nursing home should provide adequate medical...
When to take legal action against a nursing home
Placing a loved one in a Nebraska nursing home takes a significant amount of trust. Families usually do a significant amount of research before making this type of decision, and it can be devastating to learn that a loved one may not be getting the type of care he or...
Why are nursing homes chronically understaffed?
One of the most common complaints with skilled nursing care is that nursing homes are chronically understaffed. In 2018, Medicare changed the way they counted the staff at nursing homes, transitioning from self-reported and unverified staffing numbers from the...
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