Nursing Home Negligence

A nursing home emergency can become life-threatening when staff fail to act quickly. Families may wonder whether a delayed response was unavoidable or whether the facility could have prevented further harm. Understanding what to look for can help families recognize...

A loved one may fall at a nursing home while trying to get to the bathroom, get out of bed or move to a chair. While some falls happen by accident, others may result from poor care.  In Delaware, whether a nursing home fall counts as medical malpractice depends on the...

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...