Neglect is a multifaceted issue with many different causes, various forms, and a variety of sometimes hard to spot symptoms. For example, just one aspect of neglect could be something so simple as dirty bed sheets, or undetectable as dehydration. As a form of neglect, dehydration may be the last thing that comes to mind, …
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As we close out Residents’ Rights Month, there are some final notes we’d like to make. In order to ensure quality care for yourself and loved ones, it is vital to know how to approach finding and securing your spot at a nursing home or care facility. Here we’d like to join the Consumer Voice …
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As we continue to celebrate Residents’ Rights Month throughout October, we’d like to shed some light on key rights. All rights are important, of course, but there are some rights that might be lesser known, despite how equally vital they are to the wellbeing of nursing home residents. The Right to Self-Determination Essentially, the right …
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As we’ve discussed before, neglect is often harder to detect than overt physical abuse and is often not evident until well past the first initial occurrence. Negligence can also lead to death and other illnesses that may not occur for months after the negligent behavior – or, alternatively, death and greater health complications can be …
Negligence and the California Statute of Limitations Read More »
It’s finally October, which means we are in full swing of celebrating Residents’ Rights Month! This is a great time to familiarize yourself with the prevalence and effects of elder abuse in nursing homes, as well as take time to visit with elderly members of your community. This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme is “Inspiring …
Inspiring Unity: Celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October Read More »
Time and again we see ample evidence proving that the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked unfathomable damage on nursing home residents and staff. And as of September 2022, we have even more substantiated evidence of widespread neglect, staffing shortages, and more. In the past few days, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis published some of their …
Key Findings in the Post-COVID For-Profit Nursing Home Investigation Read More »
As the country recovers from the pandemic, it is key that we do not forget about some of the critical shortcomings of the American nursing home system. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, family members, administrators, and others noticed some serious flaws in the system that had a huge impact on residents, staff, and …
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Bedsores are a common occurrence among older Americans, but their frequency should not be a reason to write them off. Bedsores are serious injuries that, left unattended or treated, can become deadly. Unfortunately, because of the way bedsores develop, they can be a key sign of nursing home neglect. Past studies have found a substantial …
Just last month, in August of 2022, new legislation was introduced in the United States House of Representatives that aims to improve nursing home conditions and quality of life for residents. Brought to the House by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), there are two key bills that are part of her plan to improve nursing homes …
News Alert: New Legislation Proposed to Help Improve Nursing Homes Read More »
Among the various forms of nursing home abuse and neglect, malnutrition is one issue that can be out of the control of the nursing home staff. While a form of neglect, malnutrition has many contributing factors, and though it may not be the fault of the facility or staff, it certainly an issue that should …
The Unfortunate Frequency of Malnutrition in Nursing Homes Read More »
