Elder abuse is always unacceptable. There are no circumstances in which it is okay to abuse an elderly person. While nursing homes in the United States are often understaffed and the staff is underpaid, these are not excuses to abuse or neglect of residents. Here are five shocking nursing home abuse statistics you should know: 1. One in ten...
Read MoreChoosing a nursing home for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Like many families, you likely did extensive research to ensure your loved one will be cared for in a safe, comfortable environment. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of many reputable facilities, elder abuse is still a very real concern in nursing homes...
Read MoreKey Takeaways Nursing homes can be held liable for wrongful death if negligence—such as poor care, understaffing, or safety failures—can be proven. Common signs of nursing home neglect include rapid weight loss, bedsores, unexplained injuries, and emotional withdrawal. Missouri law limits wrongful death claims to a three-year filing window from the date of the person’s passing. No one should...
Read MoreChoosing to place your loved one in a nursing home likely was not an easy decision to make. While most nursing homes are good facilities that take care of their residents, there are some that fall below the standard. It can be devastating to even merely suspect that nursing home abuse has occurred. However, if you are suspicious of...
Read MoreMost nursing homes take good care of the residents they house, and the staff typically do care about the people they serve. However, there are some facilities that fail to live up to the expected standards of care, and elders are harmed as a result. While nursing home negligence and abuse are similar, there are certain nuanced differences that...
Read MoreElders should never have to endure abuse, particularly not in nursing homes. If your family is like most, placing your loved one in a nursing home was not an easy decision to make. You likely did extensive research to find the best facility for your family’s needs. Especially after all of your research, a suspicion that your loved one...
Read MoreNursing homes are not always particularly fun places to be, but that doesn’t mean they should be uncomfortable places to be, either. Unfortunately, nursing home residents tend to have several complaints about the facilities in which they stay. Some of the most common complaints include: #1 – Inferior food quality. It’s impossible to please everyone’s taste buds, but complaints...
Read MoreThere are no circumstances in which nursing home abuse is acceptable. Nursing home residents are some of the most vulnerable people in the population and they deserve to live out their final years with respect and dignity. If your loved one is in a nursing home, you may be concerned about how to recognize the signs of abuse. After...
Read MoreElder abuse is unacceptable regardless of the circumstances. There is never a time when it is okay to abuse an elderly person. Most of the nursing homes across the country are safe facilities that treat their patients with the dignity and respect they deserve. However, there are outliers that fall short of the standards of care they are expected...
Read MoreThere is no circumstance in which elder abuse is acceptable. Elders are some of the most vulnerable people in the U.S. population, and they deserve to be honored and respected. While the vast majority of nursing homes treat their residents with dignity and respect, unfortunately, some nursing home facilities do not. The abuse some nursing home residents endure is...
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