Nursing Home Negligence

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...

Nursing homes provide shelter, hygiene services and nutrition for residents. Workers see to the daily needs of older adults. They also typically keep the residents inside the facility or accompany them on necessary excursions. People who live in nursing homes...

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are a concern for aging adults. Declining immune system function combined with reduced mobility can put older adults at risk of developing these painful wounds. While people tend to think of bedsores as an...

Accidents happen, but when an elderly loved one slips and falls in a nursing home, questions often arise. These incidents can cause serious injuries, from broken bones to head trauma, and sometimes lead to lasting health complications. In many cases, what appears to...

People who move into nursing homes count on the staff members to treat them with respect and provide them with help for their daily needs. This can include a variety of things, depending on the person’s level of care.  There may be times when a nursing home resident...

When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they expect the facility to meet their care needs with respect and dignity. One area that staff often overlook, yet is vital to a person’s well-being, is pain management. Failing to properly address a resident's pain...

Money problems in nursing homes often signal more than simple mistakes. They can point to financial exploitation. Delaware takes this abuse very seriously, with clear steps to identify, report, and stop it. What financial exploitation means Financial exploitation...