Assisted living facilities are a wonderful solution for many families. They are perfect for adults who can no longer live independently, but who do not need full nursing care. Although residents at assisted living facilities still have some independence and are generally in better health than nursing home residents, they still need help from caregivers. Since they are still reliant
Understaffing in nursing homes is a critical problem in the U.S. It’s been estimated that about half of the nursing homes in the U.S. do not have all their staff needs met. When nursing homes are understaffed, this can lead to neglect and abuse of their patients. Unfortunately, neglect and abuse cases in nursing homes in the U.S. are on
Sexual abuse among the elderly is often misunderstood and underreported. Many elderly sexual abuse victims have a great deal of medical conditions, including communication problems and cognitive problems. As a result, sexual abuse often goes unreported. Many cases of sexual abuse occur while the victim is in the care of others, including a nursing home, assisted living facility, health care
Senior citizens deserve respect and a high level of care. Unfortunately, many long-term care facilities in the U.S. fail to provide that high level of care, and often patients are unable to voice their concerns. If you believe your mother is not being treated well, you should take steps immediately to improve the situation. Speak to management about your concerns,
Choking is terrifying for anyone, but especially for an elderly person who may have a lot of physical limitations. If your parent was harmed in a nursing home as a result of a choking incident, you should speak with a Houston attorney about your options. Many nursing home residents are at risk of choking because of difficulties swallowing. A number
Medication errors are common across all patient demographics, not just in nursing homes. Typically, when medication errors occur in a nursing home, they occur because a physician prescribed the wrong medication or the wrong dosage, or there was an error in the drug’s administration. If your parent was given the wrong drug, in order to sue for medical malpractice, your
It can be a very tough decision to put a loved one into a nursing home. It is usually the last resort for families who cannot provide care to family members. We expect nursing homes to provide respect and a high level of care so that loved ones can have dignity in their final years. However, not all nursing homes
Yes, bed sores (also called pressure sores) can be prevented. Bed sores are horribly painful and can become infected. Once bed sores develop, they can be difficult to eliminate. It’s critical that nursing homes take the proper steps to make sure that bed sores are not allowed to develop. There are a number of steps that can be taken to