Discovering that a loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home is heartbreaking. Families place an enormous amount of trust in these facilities, expecting them to provide care, safety, and dignity. When that trust is broken, many people are left wondering who is legally responsible and what can be done about it. [...]
1. Unexplained Injuries One of the most alarming signs of nursing home neglect is the presence of unexplained injuries such as bruises, fractures, or burns. These injuries may indicate physical abuse or a lack of supervision, leading to accidents. Family members should ask detailed questions about how such injuries occurred and observe staff responses for [...]
When it comes to reviewing nurses and disciplining them for violations and incompetence, some are wondering whether state authorities - and current disciplinary standards - go far enough. These critics argue that, all too often, nurses continue to hold their licenses and are able to maintain "clean" records even after they have been disciplined. The real [...]
About 1 in every 10 residents of U.S. nursing homes will be subjected to some type of abuse or neglect while living in one of these facilities. While that may be distressing enough to consider, it can be more troubling to know that, oftentimes, nursing home abuse and neglect goes unreported due to: Victims’ fears [...]
Nursing homes can be settings where elderly individuals can receive the extra care and attention they may need later in life. Tragically, however, they can also be places where elderly people are subject to neglect or abuse – and statistics reveal just how prevalent nursing home abuse occurs in the U.S. The Facts about Nursing [...]
