Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect consistent care and basic dignity. Understanding how neglect and abuse differ can help you respond early and prevent more serious harm. How neglect differs from abuse Neglect happens when a resident does not get...

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is rarely easy. Families want to believe that their relative will be safe, cared for, and treated with respect. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet the standard of care residents deserve. It’s important to know the warning...

Imagine visiting your loved one in a nursing home, expecting to see them well-cared for and happy, only to discover signs of abuse. This scenario is a nightmare for many families, leading to a whirlwind of emotions and psychological effects. Nursing home abuse doesn’t...

Nursing homes are a place that many people entrust to take care of their loved ones during the later stages of life. Unfortunately, incidents of nursing home abuse or neglect come to light every now and then. Such incidents raise serious questions about the quality of...

You would expect people living in nursing homes to be on medications. Medicines are an important part of maintaining their health. But what about cases where a patient, particularly one with dementia, is medicated, perhaps excessively, to keep them more docile and...

After many months of planning and research, you’ve finally found a nursing home that seems to match the needs of your elderly relative. On first impression, and even after several visits, there were no red flags that anything was amiss. You now have peace of mind that...

Moving your loved one into a nursing home was probably a decision you didn't make lightly. Your loved one may have opposed it, and you may have explored every alternative before deciding it was the only way to keep them safe. Unfortunately, for a small portion of the...

As your parents get older, you may consider putting them in a nursing home. You may have read articles quoting a Justice Department report showing that 10% of over 65-year-olds suffer abuse each year. The articles usually fail to mention that most elder abuse occurs...