Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

The misuse of epilepsy drugs in nursing homes is an alarming issue that needs urgent attention. Epilepsy drugs, or anticonvulsants, are being prescribed to residents who do not have epilepsy, raising serious questions about the appropriateness of their use in these...

When the time comes to find a nursing home for your loved one, you want peace of mind that they get the care they need and deserve. While easy to focus on the physical property and services, what happens behind the scenes plays just as vital of a role. To help protect...

Poor hygiene in a nursing home is a serious issue. This is because people in this type of facility tend to have more compromised immune systems and can fall ill due to uncleanliness easier. In these conditions, germs can spread much faster and endanger other...

New Beginnings Care, LLC, the parent company of Hixson Nursing Home, faced claims of neglect and insufficient care leading to the death of a 43-year-old male patient. His widow filed the lawsuit, which was promptly delayed by a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case filed by the...

Insufficient staffing contributes to many of the problems that occur at nursing homes and cause harm to residents. Overworked staff members are more likely to make mistakes and neglect responsibilities, which can result in inadequate care. Nursing home facilities are...

When you have a loved one in a nursing home, you expect excellent care. While you may focus on the needs, room set up and services, you may easily overlook the bed. Although the FDA has guidelines for regularly inspecting hospital beds, you never know if the facility...

When an elderly loved one moves into a nursing home, their family expects that they will be properly and appropriately cared for. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes are trustworthy or ethical. Nursing homes often misuse antipsychotic drugs on patients who do not...

As the population of the United States continues to skew older, more people are paying attention to issues such as staffing shortages in nursing homes. While nearly everyone agrees that assisted living facilities should staff healthcare professionals such as nurses to...

As your loved ones age, memory conditions may play a significant role in their behavior and decision-making. Dementia and similar disorders can cause symptoms that might increase a person's likelihood of getting arrested. Common side effects of memory conditions, such...