When your loved one finds a nursing home they like, you may feel a rush of relief. However, in the time after they move in and get settled, you may notice some signs that the staff is treating them poorly. Noticing nursing home neglect is sometimes tough for people...
Nursing Home Negligence
Signs of nursing home negligence you need to know
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, then you may think about them often. You might find yourself wondering about the quality of care that they get, and whether or not they have what they need. While you may not be able to know everything that happens when your...
Could an overactive bladder lead to nursing home falls?
As a person ages, he or she may find the need to use the bathroom more often. Many people have to get up during the night, sometimes, multiple times, to use the restroom. U.S. News and World Report explains getting in and out of bed increases the risk of a fall for...
How can you choose the right nursing home?
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is rarely easy. Even when it is in the person's best interests, family may feel conflicted about the process. You may also have concerns about the level of care your family member receives. The highlights the...
Is that normal? Identifying nursing home abuse or negligence
Older adults in long-term care cannot always fend for themselves. Though physical and emotional abuse is unfortunately common, sometimes elder abuse takes the form of incompetence or neglect. According to the Nursing Home Abuse Guide, elders are the least likely...
Supporting a loved one’s transition to a nursing home
Making the move from a family home into a nursing home or elder care facility can be a difficult transition. Your loved one may be feeling nervous about the changes or afraid of losing contact and connection with their family. You can make this transition easier and...
How nursing home understaffing impacts quality of care
When you look for a Delaware nursing home for one or both of your parents, you want to do your due diligence to make sure the home provides quality care. You also want to ensure a home has enough staff members around to help your loved one when the need arises. Many...
What are signs of senior dehydration?
Nursing home residents often need assistance to access food and drinks. Without adequate help from home workers to receive liquids and meals, a senior’s health could suffer. You might notice such a case with your senior relative. Sometimes nursing home neglect results...
Could weight loss be a sign of nursing home neglect?
It is up to a nursing home to take good care of your senior relative. It is natural that seniors will experience changes in their health. For instance, you may notice your loved one has lost weight. This might not be a bad sign. Still, you should make sure the loss in...
The different types of elder abuse
According to Delaware law, a vulnerable adult is someone who is susceptible to abuse, neglect, coercion, mistreatment or manipulation. Isolation, sickness and mental and physical disability often are factors in the vulnerability of an adult. A variety of different...