Nursing Home Blog

American nursing homes have a staffing problem. Eight in 10 facilities report that they are moderately or severely understaffed, which means that patients are not getting the optimal level of care. Residents at understaffed nursing homes are at risk of neglect, abuse and even death. If nursing home administrators know the risks of an understaffed facility,…

California has strong protections for older adults who have experienced abuse at the hands of nursing home staff, medical providers and caregivers. The state recognizes the various forms that abuse may take, including physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse. Through California’s elder abuse laws, victims and their families have several legal pathways to hold perpetrators…

When a loved one moves into a nursing home, we expect they will be treated well by staff, administrators and other residents. The harsh reality is that nursing home abuse is frighteningly common, with more than 15,000 complaints of neglect and abuse reported in 2020. Considering the many cases of abuse that go unreported, the…

Deciding to admit your elderly loved one to a nursing home isn’t an easy task. After painstakingly mulling over the options, you chose a nursing home facility that promised to give them the best care and attention. However, what happens when you suspect that your loved one isn’t being cared for properly? Unfortunately, nursing home…

While elder abuse affects swaths of seniors across the country, there are certain individuals who are more at risk of being targeted for abuse. Learn who these individuals are and how you can protect your elderly relatives if they fall into this category. HIGHER RISK FACTORS FOR ELDER ABUSE Elder abuse involves a single or repeated act…

Nursing home abuse is a heinous crime that impacts millions of seniors every year. In fact, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, approximately 10% of elders have experienced some form of abuse. Given the prevalence of elder abuse, many family members want to know what they can do to protect their loved ones in their…

The abuse or neglect of an elder in a nursing home cannot be tolerated. This is a heinous crime for which perpetrators must be held accountable. Learn how to identify and report nursing home abuse. WARNING SIGNS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE The vast majority of nursing home abuse crimes go unreported, either due to the…

The nursing home you select for your elderly loved one will have a great impact on their health and happiness. You’ll want to tour facilities thoroughly and choose one that has high-quality amenities and services. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some tips for selecting a good nursing home. WHAT MAKES A GOOD NURSING…

Nursing home abuse takes many different forms. One form that many may not be familiar with is financial abuse. The evidence of financial abuse can be subtle and difficult to detect, yet it can have devastating consequences on an elderly person’s stability and independence. Learn how to identify and report the financial abuse of an elderly person.…

When people think of nursing home abuse, they may picture physical and psychological trauma. While these are terrible forms of abuse, there is another, lesser-known form of abuse that can cause just as much damage to an elderly person. Nursing home neglect is the intentional or unintentional withholding of the necessities of life from an…