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Caring for elderly family members can be challenging, especially if you are not equipped with proper training and resources. Choosing to move them into a nursing home is never an easy decision, but it is one made with trust and hope for better care. So, it can be...
As we age, our skin changes and becomes drier and thinner. For older adults, this can mean more bruising and skin tears. Pressure ulcers (bed sores) can also regularly appear among nursing home residents. Still, sometimes, it can be difficult to determine if it’s part...
Imagine visiting your elderly parent at their nursing home and seeing a dark bruise on their arm. The staff explains it happened during a fall, but something feels wrong. While it's true that older adults bruise more easily, the bruise might not be from an accident....
When you reach out to our personal injury law firm, particularly for medical malpractice or nursing home negligence cases, you may wonder why so many documents and records are requested. While it may seem overwhelming, each piece of evidence plays a crucial role in...
Nursing homes cannot stop anyone from visiting residents or asking for advance notice, except for health or safety reasons. The law clearly states a resident's right to have visitors at any time. However, practical considerations, such as limiting access at night so...
Putting cameras in nursing is a current topic that is causing a lot of discussion. Families, caregivers and legal professionals think that while these cameras can be a great way to keep the residents safe, they also raise significant privacy concerns. However, with...
Many people associate nursing home neglect with images of dilapidated facilities and overworked staff. Yet, it can and does occur in facilities of all kinds, including those with high ratings and substantial resources. As older adults are more vulnerable to neglect...
Caring for the elderly can be a daunting responsibility. As family members, you want to make certain that your loved ones receive the best possible care in nursing homes. However, reality can sometimes be far from our expectations. Recognizing the physical signs of...
When you’re away from your loved one, you worry about his or her well-being. However, you chose the assisted living facility that he or she is living in now because of its pleasant atmosphere. Everything looks so nice, and there are amenities, like a spa and...
President Biden and his administration recently announced new laws aimed at reducing the number of cases of nursing home neglect and abuse at the 15,000 nursing facilities in the United States. A major feature of these new regulations is a significant increase in the...