Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse

When you choose a nursing home for a loved one in Indiana, you trust that the facility will provide the necessary care and attention. It is a decision often made with careful consideration and the expectation that the nursing home staff will uphold a high standard of...

Nursing homes can often provide a safe and caring environment for elderly loved ones. However, instances of elder abuse in nursing homes can occur, causing physical, emotional or financial harm to vulnerable residents. Stay vigilant of the signs that may indicate...

Of all the industries impacted by the pandemic, nursing homes may have suffered the most, particularly the residents occupying facilities nationwide. Stories of overcrowding with facilities accepting covid positive patients made banner headlines. The choice to house...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...