Nursing Home Abuse

Having a loved one in a nursing home can be a harrowing experience because nursing home abuse is pervasive. This is why in a prior blog post, we explained how you can tell if your loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse. In this post, we will discuss types of...

Insufficient staff levels and inadequate training of staff in nursing homes are major contributing factors to many cases of nursing home abuse and neglect. Legislators in Virginia as well as in the federal government recognize this problem and are taking steps to act...

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is often one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. You are trusting strangers to take care of them and make sure their needs are met. This can be difficult to do when you hear stories of nursing home abuse, and sometimes...

While a majority of long-term care facilities focus all their efforts on providing the highest standards of service, particularly when it comes to the elderly. However, some nursing homes still fall woefully short, even after a worldwide pandemic. COVID-19 shined a...

Nursing home residents have the right to dignity and adequate care. But there are times they suffer hidden abuse. Abuse and neglect Nursing home abuse can include any intentional mistreatment. Neglect occurs when the staff members at the facility do not provide the...

As the American population ages, nursing homes are becoming an increasingly important part of our lives. According to one report, about 1.6 million Americans live in nursing homes. Another 1 million live in assisted living communities and other residential care...

A lot of people are nervous to help their elderly loved one enter a nursing home. After all, most of us have heard horror stories about the treatment received in these facilities. But all too often, these nursing homes put on a good face and provide reasonable care,...

Nursing home care is a necessity in Virginia. People who have a loved one who has become ill or is at an age where they cannot care for themselves rely on these facilities to help them. The goal is to get the attention they need to live a fruitful life and get medical...

Nursing homes have a big responsibility in caring for our elderly loved ones. That is why state and federal regulators have implemented a number of laws and regulations aimed at ensuring safety in nursing home facilities. Being aware of these regulations can be...

Nursing home abuse can take many forms which can all be devastating for victims and their families. It is helpful for victims and families to be familiar with the different forms of nursing home abuse and neglect and the legal protections available to victims. Types...