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Category: Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse

Can I Sue a Nursing Home for My Loved One’s Wrongful Death?

Apr 21, 2025
Losing a loved one is never easy—but when the death occurs in a nursing home under circumstances involving neglect, abuse, or inadequate care, families are left with far more than...

Indiana’s Nursing Homes Rank Among Worst in the Nation for Staffing—What That Means for Residents

Mar 29, 2025
Nursing home residents depend on adequate staffing to receive proper care, but in Indiana, chronic understaffing has reached a crisis level. According to an IndyStar analysis of federal data, Indiana...

How Nursing Homes Try to Cover Up Pressure Sores from Families

Mar 17, 2025
Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are a serious sign of neglect in nursing homes. These painful wounds develop when residents are not properly repositioned, hydrated, or...

Understanding the Different Types of Staging of Pressure Sores

Feb 21, 2025
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are serious injuries that develop when sustained pressure restricts blood flow to the skin and underlying tissues. They most commonly affect...

Are Pressure Sores a Sign of Nursing Home Negligence?

Feb 8, 2025
Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are a common concern in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. These painful wounds develop when prolonged pressure on the skin...

Why Nursing Homes Can Be More Dangerous Around the Holidays: The Impact of Understaffing

Dec 12, 2024
The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, celebration, and joy. However, for nursing home residents, this time of year can be fraught with challenges and dangers. These problems...

Nursing Home Negligence in the Use of Hoyer Lifts: Risks, Common Failures, and What Families Need to Know

Nov 26, 2024
Nursing homes are responsible for providing safe and supportive care to residents, many of whom have limited mobility and need assistance with tasks like transferring from a bed to a...

The Impact of Isolation and Emotional Neglect on Nursing Home Residents

Nov 15, 2024
Nursing home neglect is a significant issue that impacts countless families and residents across the country. While physical neglect, such as inadequate hygiene or lack of medical attention, is often...

Understanding the Role of the Ombudsman in Nursing Home Complaints

Nov 1, 2024
When families entrust the care of their loved ones to a nursing home, they expect the facility to provide a safe and supportive environment. However, nursing home neglect and abuse...

Recognizing the Early Signs of Nursing Home Neglect: A Family’s Guide

By: admin
Oct 24, 2024
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision for many families, and the expectation is that they will receive the best possible care. However, nursing home...
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