Common 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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Bed Sores: Still Happening And Still Dangerous

With all of the advances of modern medicine, it is surprising that bed sores, or pressure ulcers, still happen frequently in nursing homes throughout the United States. Bed sores develop when people in hospitals or nursing homes are not moved frequently. Individuals placed into beds or wheelchairs are forced to lie or sit in the…

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