Nursing Home Negligence

When you placed your loved one in a nursing home, you trusted the facility to keep them safe. For residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, wandering is a serious risk that can lead to falls, injuries, exposure to extreme weather or even death. If your family member was...

Bedsores can be a sign of nursing home negligence. An elderly person may need assistance moving periodically to prevent putting pressure on the same part of the body, and if they do not receive it, a bedsore could develop. These are painful and run the risk of...

When choosing a care facility for a loved one, families want a nursing home to cater to a person’s health needs, daily routine and personal preferences. A care plan helps make this possible. It generally outlines the services a resident should receive and it gives...

In recent years, there have been troubling reports of the effect of private equity companies getting into the health care sector. That includes buying hospitals, nursing homes and veterinary practices. Because private equity professionals are typically interested in...

Being put in charge of caring for someone's loved one in a nursing home is a role that often comes with a massive leap of trust. Families expect that someone will always be there, paying attention when it matters most. But behind the scenes, that expectation...

Nursing home residents rely on the professionals at the facility where they reside for various daily needs, including meal preparation. Despite having access to prepared meals that should be nutritionally sound, malnutrition is a common issue among nursing home...

If you notice your loved one is suddenly confused or physically weak, you may worry they are simply "slowing down" due to age. However, these symptoms often signal severe dehydration caused by nursing home neglect. You deserve to know if a lack of proper staffing in a...

The more time people spend in their beds or in sedentary positions, the greater the likelihood of them developing bedsores. Older adults are at especially high risk of these wounds, sometimes called pressure ulcers. They develop due to the constant pressure of the...

Falls remain one of the most common causes of harm in nursing homes. When staff overlook fall risk assessments, residents face preventable injuries that disrupt daily life. Knowing what to watch for helps you recognize when care standards fall short. Fall history goes...

When a family member is in a nursing home, you expect care and dignity. But situations can become complicated when a resident refuses help, resists care or is difficult to manage. This question comes up in nursing home negligence cases. Staff may point to a resident’s...