Placing a loved one in a nursing home is anything but easy. However, there can be comfort in knowing that the facility will help ensure your elderly loved one is well cared for and is in good hands. However, all these positive thoughts can go out the window when you...
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Nursing Home Abuse
Is nursing home abuse a problem in Texas?
Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects the health, safety and dignity of many elderly and disabled residents in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, there were more than 50,000 cases of elder abuse reported in 2022,...
What’s the difference between nursing home abuse and neglect?
Deciding to move your loved one into a nursing home is a big decision. You want to find the right care for them, but with stories of nursing home abuse and neglect frequently circulating in the news, you might worry about your loved one’s health and safety. While you...
How can tell if my loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse?
If you have a loved one living in a nursing home in Danville, Virginia, you may be worried about their well-being and safety. Nursing home abuse can take many forms, such as physical, emotional, sexual, etc. It can cause lasting harm to the health and dignity of your...
Was it a normal fall or a sign of neglect?
Many studies have found that abuse and neglect are widespread in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, but they can be frustratingly hard to detect. This is especially true in cases involving residents who have dementia or other conditions that make it hard...
More signs of nursing home abuse and what to do if you see them
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...
Virginia addresses issue of staff levels in nursing homes
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...
Signs of nursing home abuse to watch out for
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...
Nursing homes post-pandemic
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...
What to do if your loved one is a nursing home abuse victim
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...