Increasingly, New Jersey residents are seeing signs of elder abuse within families and nursing homes. Elder abuse is defined as any form of physical abuse or neglect of a person age 60 or older, and can often fly under the radar until it’s too late. What are the types...
Nursing Home Negligence
What are the most common types of abuse in nursing homes?
Each year, it seems that there are a handful of nursing home abuse or neglect cases that make the news that seems particularly horrifying. The year 2019 was no different. One shocking case that stood out this year was that of an incapacitated Arizona woman who became...
Repeated falls shouldn’t be considered normal in nursing homes
Residents of nursing homes often face specific challenges that require them to have more help with daily activities than what was possible in their home. One risk that some of these individuals face is an increase in the likelihood they will fall. Many nursing homes...
Nursing homes today have improved greatly from ones in the past
There are many things that people might mistakenly believe about nursing homes. One thing that everyone should know is that the skilled care facilities today have taken great strides from where they were a decade ago. There are some points that anyone who is going...
Malnutrition is problematic for nursing home residents; act now
Nursing home residents count on the facility to provide them with their meals. It is imperative that nursing home staff members take the time to evaluate residents for malnutrition on a regular basis. This isn't always easy, but it can save the residents from...
Fall prevention must be a nursing home priority
Nursing home residents are sometimes at an increased risk of falling. This is due in part to the normal aging process, but it can also occur because of the side effects of medications and environmental factors. Each person in the nursing home should be evaluated for...
Signs that point to nursing home negligence
Nursing home negligence is a big issue that is a risk to many residents. In some cases, loved ones spot the signs of the neglect and are able to put an end to it before the resident suffers harm. If you have a family member or friend who resides in one of these...
Nursing home neglect is a serious issue that must be addressed
Nursing homes don't always care for patients in the way that they should; however, not all issues are forms of outright abuse. In some cases, family members have to be on the lookout for signs of neglect instead of obvious abuse. Spotting these problems might not be...
Watch for signs of abuse and neglect in nursing homes
Senior citizens who are in nursing homes count on the help of the nurses and other staff members to help them with daily care tasks. While many people get that assistance without any issues, there are instances in which the residents suffer abuse and neglect at the...
Nursing home neglect cases must be taken seriously
Nursing home negligence is a serious problem that nobody who is seeking care in this type of facility should have to worry about. Residents pay a lot of money to have their needs taken care of. Unfortunately, some people who seek employment here will see it as easy...