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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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
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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
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