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...
Nursing Home Negligence
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...
How does the resident-to-staff ratio affect nursing home care?
Nursing homes are for vulnerable groups, like the elderly, whose health conditions do not need hospitalization but still require extensive medical care more than their residential homes can provide. As of the latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics,...
What should I do to keep my parent safe in a nursing home?
Putting your parent in a nursing home can be a difficult decision. You may worry that he or she will not get proper care or could even suffer abuse in a facility. If you stay alert and are involved with your parent's care, you can often avoid having such issues occur....
Bedsore Lawsuits
FAQs Bedsores form when medical providers or nursing homes fail to establish and follow a specific care plan for patients who are immobile. When patients are not moved often to relieve pressure on certain areas of the body, blood flow is limited and the skin and...
How can I convince a loved one to move to assisted living?
Most Americans, when asked, express a desire to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. However, as they age, this may not be in everybody’s best interests. If you have a loved one that would benefit from assisted living but is resistant, this can be a...
How can I help my loved one adjust to a nursing home?
One of the biggest concerns families have when a loved one transitions into assisted living is negligence. However, if you have done your due diligence and committed to regular visits, it is very possible that you have chosen a great living situation for your loved...