A visit to your loved one in a nursing home should not turn into a stressful prospect. However, if your loved one is not receiving proper care, it may rise to neglect or abuse. Learn some signs that the nursing home is not performing as it should in caring for those...
Nursing Home Malpractice
4 things nursing homes must do to prevent injuries
When your loved one can no longer live independently due to age or disability, a nursing home can provide the care and security he or she needs. All residential care facilities must follow federal and state guidelines to provide adequate care. If you have a loved one...
Statistics shed light on older adult falls
If you worry about how a fall could affect you as an older adult or you are struggling to piece your life together following a recent accident, it is very important to go over information on this devastating issue. Falls shatter the lives of many older adults each...
Are nursing homes becoming less transparent?
If you had little choice but to relocate your parents to a nursing home, you must trust the staff at the home to give your mom and dad effective care. Sadly, even if you perform your due diligence when selecting a nursing home, you probably cannot guarantee they...
Identifying the signs of nursing home neglect
If you have made the difficult decision to place your aging loved one in a nursing home, it is the responsibility of the facility to provide compassionate and diligent care. How can you ensure that the staff is taking this responsibility with the utmost seriousness...
Could an injunction help in my case?
When you have a loved one in a bad situation, you want to do anything possible to help. When it comes to combating issues with a loved one’s nursing home, you may have to take legal steps to protect him or her. One option for you to do is file an injunction. The Legal...
What are the most commonly spread infections in nursing homes?
Many senior citizens throughout Pennsylvania live in nursing homes. If you’re the child of someone in a nursing home, you expect these facilities to be sanitary and safe. Unfortunately, certain infections can spread throughout these facilities. Here is more...