Category Archives: Nursing Home Abuse
Top Signs that of Elder Self-Neglect
Elder self-neglect is a serious issue and a form of elder abuse. According to a published study in the New England Journal of Medicine, as many as one in 10 elderly individuals self-neglect. African Americans and the poor have the highest rates of self-neglect. Serious consequences exist when an elderly person is self-neglecting, including… Read More »
Top Three Nursing Home Staffing Mistakes That Lead to Nursing Home Abuse
Older adults who need assistance with daily living and who cannot live independently may relocate from a private residence to a long-term care facility or nursing home. This is why it is critical to have staff who know how to take care of residents and are responsible. Nursing home staff are the most critical… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse Can Be Deadly
Elderly individuals are considered those who are aged 65 and older. In the United States, the elderly population is estimated to be around 39 million. That number is rapidly growing. Considering that there is a 70% chance that an elderly individual will need some type of daily assistance, the home health and long-term care… Read More »
Bed Sores And Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home abuse or neglect can take many different forms in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and some signs of abuse and neglect can be more difficult to spot than others. With physical abuse, it may be obvious that a senior in a Pennsylvania or New Jersey nursing home has cuts, bruises, or burn… Read More »
Nursing Home Slips, Trips, And Falls: What To Consider
Many people assume that nursing home abuse and neglect, or nursing home negligence, primarily involves intentional acts designed to cause physical or psychological harm to nursing home residents. While many instances of nursing home abuse do involve physical or emotional abuse aimed at hurting or humiliating a nursing home resident, there are many forms… Read More »
Common Warning Signs Of Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home abuse and neglect in New Jersey and Pennsylvania can take many different forms. Sometimes indicators of nursing home abuse may be obvious, while other signs of nursing home negligence may be more difficult to identify. According to U.S. News & World Report, there are some common red flags that can be warning… Read More »