Articles Posted in Nursing Home Abuse

Sepsis can be deceptive in its onset. You might wake up feeling slightly off – perhaps with a mild fever or unusual fatigue. It’s easy to dismiss these symptoms as minor, expecting them to pass. As days go by and you continue to feel unwell, the demands of daily life might lead you to ignore…

As our loved ones grow older, health issues that once seemed simple can now cause serious complications. Take a urinary tract infection (UTI), for example. For many younger folks, it’s an annoying but treatable problem. However, in older adults, what starts as a common issue can become far more dangerous. The elderly are often more…

The thigh bone, also known as the femur, is the largest and strongest bone in the body. It supports the body’s weight when standing, stabilizes the body when moving, and connects the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments to those in the knees. Given its size, importance, and the long time it takes to heal, a…

Statistics show around one in four C. difficile infections (CDI) in the USA happen in a nursing home, making Clostridium difficile endemic in chronic care facilities. This bacteria can lead to painful, uncomfortable, and sometimes even deadly health complications, affecting many nursing home residents across the country. Given these severe risks, nursing homes must implement…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services monitor short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facilities to protect resident rights and prevent abuse and neglect. Well-defined deficiencies help them assess each facility’s situation, create corrective plans, and ensure the facilities improve their standard of care through enforcement actions.  This article will define deficiencies, outline the most common…

Nursing home facilities care for one of the most vulnerable populations. This responsibility is why state and federal agencies must investigate, report, and prevent nursing home abuse and neglect. Violations of nursing home standards are well-defined, and they help these agencies and family members track the quality of care in these facilities. Common Violations Nursing…

Nursing homes are designed to meet the care needs of elderly residents. The nursing staff, the accommodations, and the administrators work together to provide a safe and comfortable environment where an elderly person can thrive, even if they have significant medical needs.  This population is among the most vulnerable people groups in the country. Their…

In nursing homes nationwide, elderly residents can access ongoing care and daily living assistance. These facilities are designed to meet the needs of older patients so they can lead comfortable lives in their later years.  Unfortunately, this population is also physically and mentally vulnerable. Nursing home abuse and neglect have become widespread issues, resulting in…

Nursing home residents face unique health challenges in these care environments. They are expected to receive professional care and be protected from harm while they stay in the facility.  Among the most common health issues for nursing home patients are ulcers, which can develop due to various circumstances specific to these settings. Let’s discuss two…

Living in a nursing home often becomes the only option for elderly individuals with medical needs. They may need access to ongoing care, and an assisted living facility is the best place for them to be.  However, residents in nursing homes are vulnerable to numerous health conditions. Among these, urinary tract infections are common and…