Entrusting the care of our elderly loved ones to a nursing home is a significant decision. People anticipate that these facilities will provide a safe and supportive environment for family members. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence is an issue that can compromise...
Nursing Home Negligence
The link between resident falls and nursing home understaffing
Inadequate staffing levels in nursing homes pose a serious threat to the well-being of residents. They also contribute to a higher incidence of falls, injuries and even fatalities. The correlation between understaffed facilities and the increased vulnerability of...
What positive signs should you look for in a nursing home?
Selecting a nursing home for a loved one is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. After finding all the options available, it is important to recognize positive signs that signify a high-quality facility. Identifying these indicators can help...
3 elements to prove nursing home negligence
Even if the pandemic reduced Delaware nursing home admissions by 30%, it still exacerbated negligence issues. Nursing home negligence, whether willful or unintentional, is a kind of abuse when health professionals fail to afford a reasonable quality of care to their...
The rising problem of medication errors
Medication errors in nursing homes are a growing concern, with the potential to significantly impact the well-being of residents. These errors, which can occur at any stage of the medication administration process, have far-reaching effects on patients, their families...
5 signs of nursing home abuse neglect
Trusting a nursing home to care for your aging loved one is a significant leap of faith. These facilities should provide a safe environment where elderly individuals receive the care and respect that they deserve. Unfortunately, they are not infallible. Sometimes...
Why are the feds investigating how nursing homes prescribe anti-psychotic drugs?
Many families with aging loved ones entrust a nursing home to care for their seniors. Unfortunately, not all facilities handle their duties appropriately. Some institutions have even committed gross injustices against those in their care. This situation has moved the...
Signs of bedsores and how to prevent them
Decubitus ulcers, better known as bedsores, are common in nursing home residents who do not change positions frequently enough. Bedsores are uncomfortable and even painful, and if left untreated, they can lead to more serious issues. If you have a loved one in a...
Nursing Home Wandering and Elopements
What is Nursing Home Elopement? In nursing homes facilities, an elopement happens when a resident that is unsupervised wanders and leaves the secured facility. This can result in serious injury or even death. Wandering versus Elopement? Wandering is when a resident...
Recognizing signs of passive neglect in a nursing home
According to Care.com, there are approximately 4,000 residents in nursing homes in the state of Delaware. Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a decision filled with trust and hope. You trust the nursing home to provide quality care and hope that your loved one...