Nursing Home Neglect
The Hammonton Center Took Plenty of Money While Ignoring Their Residents
A recent news article is shedding light on family members forced to watch their loved ones’ health decline while living or spending time in long-term care facilities; examples include rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and more. Unfortunately, this is an ongoing issue that many have experienced for years, making people hesitant or even…
Read MoreWhat Are the Standards of Care for Nursing Homes in NJ?
The elderly depend on nursing homes to provide them with shelter and care around the clock when their family members and loved ones are not able to. While it is never a simple or easy step to make the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home, you should know that there are…
Read MoreUnderstaffing Is Harming Residents of Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
Understaffing in nursing homes is a very big problem. In fact, the entire state of New Jersey is experiencing serious issues with understaffed nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, such as assisted living facilities and rehabilitation centers. The pandemic only exacerbated these issues. There are many reasons why these long-term care facilities may be…
Read MoreWhy Nursing Home Neglect is on the Rise
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse The statistics regarding nursing home neglect and abuse suggest that it occurs at an alarming and increasing rate. More than two million cases of elder abuse are reported each year. Additionally, one out of every 10 individuals experiences some type of elder abuse. Those numbers represent only those cases that have been…
Read MoreHow to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
Understanding The Different Types of Nursing Home Abuse As individuals get older, their physical and mental abilities decrease in strength. As a result, senior citizens are vulnerable to abuse at the hands of people who work at and operate nursing homes. Unfortunately, statistics suggest that that elder abuse occurs often. While any type of mental…
Read More4 Important Facts About Malnutrition in the Elderly
Elderly malnutrition involves an elderly person either not receiving a sufficient amount of food or not being provided the right type of food. Failure to properly obtain sufficient vitamins or minerals can result in an elderly person becoming malnourished, which can quickly lead to serious health complications. There are currently around 1.6 million nursing home…
Read MoreThe Danger of Dehydration Among Nursing Home Patients
Dehydration is a serious risk for nursing home residents who do not receive proper care. Some of the serious side effects of dehydration in the elderly include internal organ damage, coma, and even death. If your loved one has experienced injuries or harm due to dehydration, it is a wise idea to contact seasoned legal…
Read MoreCan My Parent be Kicked Out of a Nursing Home if I Sue the Home?
Many children are understandably concerned that if they pursue legal action against a nursing home for unlawful behavior, their parents will be evicted. It is true that nursing home residents are at risk of being evicted for some reasons. If a person is evicted without lawful cause, the resulting eviction can be challenged. This article…
Read MoreSigns of Nursing Home Negligence
The residents of a nursing home depend on facility staff to treat them with dignity and care. When staffmembers fail to uphold these terms, there is a serious risk that people who depend on nursing homes for care will be seriously hurt. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a nursing home,…
Read MoreCommon Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Each year, an unfortunately large number of senior citizens in nursing homes experience abuse and neglect at the hands of caregivers. Statistics even suggest that the number of cases involving abuse in nursing homes is increasing. This abuse occurs even though Congress has enacted federal regulations regarding nursing homes. These regulations state that individuals who…
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