How to Identify a Safe Nursing Home
January 5, 2022
Tragically, nursing home abuse is rampant in the United States. Annually, millions of elderly and disabled residents are abused psychologically, financially, physically and even sexually.
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How Nursing Homes Get Away with Hiding Abuses from the Public
December 20, 2021
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be agonizing. Horror stories abound, so you’ve likely conducted extensive research to find
Women Are at Increased Risk of Nursing Home Abuse
November 18, 2021
While men and women both experience nursing home abuse, women, especially over age 65, are more likely to experience assault—including sexual assault. According to a
Antipsychotic Abuse in Nursing Homes
October 15, 2021
The New York Times recently published an article about antipsychotic drug abuse in nursing homes. It’s not a new problem, but it is a horrifying
The United States Senate Has Introduced a Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act
September 4, 2021
On August 10, 2021, several members of the United States Senate introduced a promising new nursing home bill. The Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act
Understaffing in Nursing Homes Creates a Serious Risk of Harm and Inequities
July 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected nursing homes and has torn the bandage off to reveal the historical problem of understaffing in those facilities. The
Socially Isolated Seniors More Likely to Suffer Falls
June 25, 2021
When the elderly are socially isolated or live alone, they are much more likely to suffer falls. The most socially isolated seniors are 24 percent
What to Know About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Policies
May 10, 2021
All nursing homes are required to have an elder abuse and neglect policy. These policies are designed to keep their residents safe, provide a method
How Nursing Home Elopement Can Qualify as Abuse
April 10, 2021
When you think of elopement, you’re probably thinking of the romantic kind—wedding bells, a fabulous destination, and two folks desperately in love. When it comes
Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Can Lead to Abuse
March 21, 2021
When you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s not just the quality of the staff that counts. Quantity matters, too. Since the
