Indiana’s Nursing Homes Rank Among Worst in the Nation for Staffing—What That Means for Residents
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
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
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?
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...
Recognizing the Early Signs of Nursing Home Neglect: A Family’s Guide
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...
The Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents and Their Families
When a loved one enters a nursing home, ensuring their safety, dignity, and quality of life becomes a top priority. While nursing homes are responsible for providing care, it’s crucial...
Understanding Nursing Home Neglect: What Every Family Should Know
Caring for a loved one in their later years often involves difficult decisions, including choosing a nursing home to provide the necessary care. While many facilities are dedicated to the...
Nursing Home Neglect Leads to Falls
How Nursing Home Neglect Leads to Injuries and Death from Preventable Falls Nursing home neglect is a critical issue that affects the well-being and safety of elderly residents. One of...
Compiling Convincing Evidence: How You Can Help Your Nursing Home Negligence Attorney Win Your Case
Introduction: When a loved one requires the care of a nursing home or long-term care facility, we trust that they will receive the highest level of attention and support. Unfortunately,...
How Common Is Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
Introduction All nursing homes that receive Medicare funding (i.e., virtually all of them) explicitly agree and promise to help every resident “attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and...