Falls in Nursing Homes: When Accidents Are Actually Neglect
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among elderly residents in nursing homes. Surprisingly, studies have shown that elderly nursing home residents, who have access to professional caregivers,...
The Hidden Dangers of Pressure Sores in Nursing Homes
When families entrust the care of their loved ones to a nursing home, they expect the facility to provide a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents suffer...
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...
Understanding Surgical Errors
Introduction Surgical errors are a critical issue in healthcare, affecting many thousands of patients each year in the United States alone. These errors can cause life-altering disabilities, and in many...
Pressure Sore Risk in Nursing Homes
Pressure sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores, manifest as injuries to the skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure on specific areas of the body. Pressure...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: November 10, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: October 24, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
The Week In Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: October 13, 2023
In an effort to raise awareness of neglect and abuse inflicted upon nursing home patients across the United States, we will periodically publish a composite of recent events reported by...
How To Contact Your Nursing Home Ombudsman
A nursing home ombudsman serves a critical role in ensuring patient safety and protecting patient rights. But many families with loved ones in a nursing home do not know how...