Nursing Home Blog

Nursing homes in Arizona are considered to be long-term facilities that provide nursing services to residents. Nursing homes are responsible for taking care of seniors and elderly individuals who need nursing, medical, or rehabilitative care 24 hours a day. These facilities are typically staffed with doctors, nurses, certified nurse assistants, and other professionals who play…

If you are a senior or have a senior in your life, you may have come across two different types of facilities when looking up various options for their care. These terms are “nursing homes” and “skilled nursing facilities.” While these two types of facilities and terms may seem very similar, they are actually quite…

It is no secret that nursing homes across the entire country are experiencing severe staffing issues. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience to some, it is actually a very serious problem that could affect a lot of people in one way or another. For example, if your elderly father, mother, grandparent, aunt, or…

Nursing homes in Louisiana are defined as a specific type of long-term nursing facility. These facilities help elderly residents get around, take care of their daily needs, and live a comfortable and safe lifestyle. Since nursing homes are open and house people 24 hours a day, the medical practitioners and staff members are in charge…

Since elderly individuals who live in nursing homes depend on the staff to take care of them, it is the nursing homes’ duty to make sure that they hire staff that can be trusted. Many nursing homes require background checks before hiring individuals to ensure that their staff has never been accused of abusing or…

Garcia & Artigliere have filed a lawsuit against Rancho Seco Care Center, LLC and Sweetwater Care Resource LLC on behalf of the residents of the skilled nursing facility. The complaint alleges that the plaintiffs were denied the rights afforded to all residents of skilled nursing facilities in California – most specifically the right to live…

Nursing homes are skilled nursing facilities that elderly people and seniors live in when they do not need a hospital or medical assistance but cannot live on their own or receive the care that they need from family members. Most nursing homes provide services and care to residents 24 hours a day, meaning that nursing…

Nursing homes across the United States have a big issue when it comes to staffing. Many people may not realize how serious this issue is, but it can cause your elderly family members and loved ones to fail to receive the level of care that they need and deserve when living in long-term facilities. As…

Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by mites that can cause infections. A severe type of scabies, crusted scabies (Norwegian scabies), can affect large parts of a nursing home resident’s body and can be difficult to treat. Unlike milder cases of scabies that involve about 10-15 mites, a resident who has crusted scabies may…

It’s bad enough that many nursing home residents are abused. It’s worse when the victims are too afraid to complain to the nursing home management, a state ombudsman’s office, their family, or an attorney. Yet many residents are too afraid to file complaints out of fear that the nursing home or someone who works for…

California enacted the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) to address a variety of concerns about the care of the elderly. These concerns are common to elder care facilities throughout the United States. The law includes a number of key parts including identifying the reasons why the law was enacted, various definitions,…

Nursing homes need to anticipate the possible complications from bedsores in addition to the most expected consequences such as tenderness and swelling. One dangerous complication from severe bedsores (also called pressure ulcers) is the risk of infections – some of which may be life-threatening. Bedsores occur when the flow of blood to the skin is…

A recent study conducted by the University of Chicago Medical Center shows that almost three-quarters of acute stroke patients wait two hours or more to be transferred  from a smaller hospital that doesn’t provide stroke services to a comprehensive stroke center. This delay can be deadly or result in a long-term disability or severe harm…

Some people may be under the impression that understaffing in nursing homes is a minor inconvenience, meaning that their elderly family member will simply have to wait a little longer to get the care and assistance that they need for the day. However, understaffing in nursing homes is actually a big issue with serious and…

One of the most common reasons for elder abuse is because family members and relative caregivers become stressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed while caring for their loved ones. They may begin to feel resentful of how much time it takes to care for another person. They may have other duties and obligations, such as taking care…

Unfortunately, it is not an uncommon scenario to find out that a nursing home is overmedicating your family member or loved one. There may be various reasons behind this, but none of them are ethical. In fact, choosing to overmedicate an individual in a nursing home is considered nursing home abuse. What is medication abuse?…

When an individual suffers a stroke, their life often changes forever. In fact, they may become completely incapacitated and unable to participate in or enjoy the activities that they did before the stroke. While expensive medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering are all parts of a recovering stroke victim’s life, it is important…

It is no secret that elderly individuals are prone to falls. While young adults have the ability to get back up, recover quickly, and return to their daily lives, elderly people usually do not have this same luck. In fact, falls are one of the top causes of deaths among elderly individuals. It may be…

When your elderly family member needs to live in a nursing home, you most likely put a tremendous amount of thought and consideration into this decision. You are trusting that the facility will take care of your loved one’s health and safety exactly as you would. Unfortunately, elder abuse in nursing homes is on the…

People who are unable to provide around-the-clock care for their elderly parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or in-law may need to place them into a nursing home. This is usually a very tough decision that requires a lot of thought as you are putting your confidence and trust into a facility and its staff to care…

When one of your close elderly loved ones dies at a nursing home and you believe negligent behavior is a factor, you and your family may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The reason for this is because you and your family placed your trust in the nursing home and were counting on…

Unfortunately, strokes are very common in the United States. Therefore, doctors and nurses should be prepared and ready to handle and provide the necessary care for patients experiencing a stroke. However, if an individual does not receive the immediate diagnosis and care that they need, there is a high chance that they will suffer long-term…

If an elderly person you love and are related to is being abused, you may be looking for governmental resources that can possibly help you out. While there are several of them, some seem to be more beneficial than others. In addition, most facilities and organizations focus on different things, meaning that one organization may…

Nursing home abuse is a distressing fact of life that affects much of our vulnerable elder population. If you suspect that a loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse, it is crucial to take immediate and appropriate action to ensure their safety and well-being. This guide outlines the steps you should take if you suspect…