Nursing Home Abuse

When a loved one enters a nursing home or assisted living facility, families trust the promise of attentive, respectful care. But medication errors are alarmingly common in long-term care, and the consequences can be devastating. Each year, an estimated 800,000 preventable medication-related injuries occur in U.S. care facilities. From missed doses to dangerous drug interactions, […]

You expect your loved one to be cared for in a nursing home, but then you notice the weight loss, the fatigue, and the food trays left untouched. At first, it seems small. Just a skipped meal or a tired day. But over time, the signs grow too clear to ignore. These subtle, troubling changes—like

Nearly 40% of nursing home residents suffer from dehydration, a condition that can lead to severe health complications and even death. Despite being preventable, dehydration remains a widespread issue in long-term care facilities, often due to neglect or abuse. Elderly individuals are particularly at risk, as age-related changes, medications, and medical conditions make it harder

How long will it take to get justice for a loved one? That’s often one of the first questions families ask when they decide to take legal action against a nursing home. The wait for answers can feel unbearable, especially when a loved one has suffered harm. Some cases settle in months, while others take

Finding out that your loved one has developed bedsores in a nursing home is both heartbreaking and deeply concerning. These painful, and sometimes life-threatening wounds are more than just a medical issue—they’re often a red flag for neglect, signaling a serious failure in the care and attention they deserve. As a family member, you have

Every day, 1 in 43 nursing home residents contracts an infection—often with devastating consequences. Families place their trust in nursing homes to provide safe, compassionate care, but neglect, poor hygiene, and improper practices can put residents at serious risk. Seeing a loved one suffer from avoidable infections is heartbreaking, but understanding the risks and taking

More than one in ten nursing home residents suffer from skin infections like pressure ulcers. These preventable conditions can lead to serious complications—and your loved one could be at risk. Skin becomes more delicate with age, making conditions like pressure sores and cellulitis develop quickly and heal up to four times slower. If your loved

Nursing home neglect and abuse can leave families facing physical injuries, emotional scars, or even the loss of a loved one. Seeking accountability through a settlement provides a way to hold facilities responsible while offering financial relief to help ease the burden. However, if your family is facing this situation, you may have questions about

Abuse and neglect are closely related and often look similar. Spotting the difference informs how you handle the situation. Abuse and neglect can happen to both residents in nursing homes and elderly Americans aging at home. As a loved one, it’s important to understand the likelihood of abuse by not only professional caregivers, but family