When your family member moves into a nursing home, you may not initially think about the ways that they could suffer from neglect. Noticing subtle signs when you visit them is important, especially when these issues are psychological. Talking to your elderly loved one...
Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
What is the government doing to end nursing home neglect?
Nursing home abuse and neglect has existed as long as nursing homes have. However, recent days and an increasing strain on medical staff across the nation resulted in an increase in cases of neglect. As the population ages and finds more to feel concerned with in the...
What are the signs of elder abuse?
When placing a loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to receive the best care possible. Along with having their physical needs addressed, nursing home patients must also receive mental and emotional support to ensure a good quality of life. Unfortunately,...
Is money the root of the current nursing home neglect crisis?
It can be sad to watch your parents decline mentally and physically as they age. You may try to help them out for a while, but eventually your parents may require more care than what you can provide. When this happens, you will likely want to place them in a nursing...
Nursing home resident rights in Indiana
When a loved one can no longer be cared for at home, some families may need to seek out a nursing home who can provide for their loved one’s needs. In Indiana, nursing home residents have specific rights that families should be aware of. Residents have the right to be...
Advocates say nursing home immunity bill goes too far
Like the Country as a whole, the ongoing health crisis has had an unbelievable impact on the State of Indiana. No institutions in the state have experienced the devastating effects more than nursing homes. Nursing home and assisted living residents have accounted for...
Liability for nursing home abuse and neglect
For victims and families of nursing home abuse and neglect, they may wonder when a nursing home is liable for the harm suffered by their loved one. A great deal of trust is placed in nursing home facilities and when that trust is broken, it is important for victims...
Is your parent being abused in their nursing home?
When you place your parent in a nursing home, it is because they can no longer look after themselves alone. You are contracting the care facility to care for them and meet their needs. If the staff does not fulfill its duty, your parent will suffer due to neglect,...
Recognize the signs of nursing home neglect
Any time you place a loved one into a nursing home or medical facility, it’s important for you to keep an eye on how they’re treated. Though it would not seem like they would be at risk in a nursing home, the reality is that many problems can arise, including neglect....