The thought that a loved one might be suffering abuse in a place designed for their care is horrifying. Sadly, sexual abuse in nursing homes is a stark reality that demands attention. Just because abuse occurs in a "home" setting does not diminish its severity. Early...
When a nursing home gives residents unnecessary medications to control their behavior, they break the law. These medications, often sedatives or antipsychotics, can harm residents and violate their basic legal rights. Your loved one has strong legal protections in...
Residents in nursing homes often need help with daily living activities, such as showering or eating. They move into these homes so they have a dedicated staff to help them; however, some employees may not always do what they should. Abuse in nursing homes is a...
People who go into nursing homes count on the staff members to provide the care they need. This can include everything from monitoring their vital signs and managing their medication to helping them with personal hygiene and eating. Despite this reasonable expectation...
Financial abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue that can affect vulnerable residents who may be unable to protect themselves. It involves the illegal or improper use of a resident's funds, property or assets by caregivers, staff or even other residents....
There’s no question that there’s a shortage of nurses across the country, and Missouri is certainly no exception. This affects not just hospital patients but residents of nursing homes and other residential care facilities. A recent report from the Long Term Care...
One of the biggest potential risks for those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities isn’t inside the facility. It’s what could happen to them if they leave on their own. This is known as “elopement.” Elopement is defined as when a person who is...
When you send your loved one to reside in a nursing home, you trust that the caregivers at the facility will treat them with the dignity they deserve in their sunset days. Unfortunately, nursing home injuries are not uncommon, and when they happen, the outcome can be...
People move into nursing homes in Missouri because they have challenging medical issues that their family members can't manage or because they have no one nearby to provide them with daily support. Those with Alzheimer's disease or prone to falls will require...
Bedsores can technically develop at any stage in someone's life if they are immobile. However, people largely associate bedsores with older adults who have limited mobility and live in nursing homes. Medical professionals also call bedsores "pressure ulcers" or...
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