Year: 2021

Alzheimer's is a complex and heart-breaking medical condition that not only affects the victim. It also causes major heartache among families, who must sit back and watch their loved one experience significant cognitive decline. Medical professionals and researchers...

Nursing home neglect and abuse is a serious problem in some facilities, but what happens when a state official tries to bribe a judge to lower a negligence case payout in exchange for personal and financial gain? Such was the case in Arkansas recently, as AP News...

Patients in nursing homes often feel distressed. Their resulting behavior makes providing care more challenging. Regardless, caregivers are never allowed to retaliate against patients. Nursing home employees are sometimes guilty of gross abuse and neglect. For...

When you apply to put your loved one in a nursing home, you want to know that the facility you choose prioritizes the highest standards of care. States often measure this care through various metrics like daily hours of care. Many organizations have weighed in on the...

In July of 2021, Pennsylvania's Department of Health announced massive nursing home reforms. Supporters believe these changes will improve the care that patients receive. Many believe that the changes are too sweeping and are thus unattainable. Whether these reforms...