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Nursing homes play an important role in caring for the elderly. Nursing facilities are given the responsibility of providing safe housing, healthy meals and adequate medical care for seniors. Many of these homes take wonderful care of their residents and provide a level of attention that cannot be matched at home. Sadly, not all homes provide the level of care needed and some facilities employ workers who abuse and [...]

For a family, making the decision to place an elderly relative in a nursing home is a very difficult one, as you are placing your loved one’s health and well-being in the hands of others. Also, with the increasing problem of nursing home abuse incidents across the country, it can certainly make the choice even harder. Nursing home malpractice is defined as an intentional act or negligence committed by a nursing h [...]

A report by ProPublica shows that up to 92 percent of nursing homes employ at least one worker who has had a criminal conviction that may include theft, vandalism, drug-related crimes, and sexual offenses. The news organization quotes a report released March 3 by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. To compile the report, the Office of the Inspector General requested information from a random samp [...]

According to the federal Department of Health and Human Services, new resources are available to conduct criminal background checks on those job seekers who hope to work in the nursing home industry. On Wednesday, October 6, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made more than $13 million available to six states, including Florida, to help identify workers with a history of abuse to prevent them [...]

Elderly people deserve to live without fear of abuse or neglect from unscrupulous caregivers. Unfortunately, not everyone who works in a nursing home has respect for senior citizens. Some people take nursing home jobs specifically for access to vulnerable residents. They take advantage of this vulnerability by neglecting their duties, physically abusing residents, or tricking reside [...]

When it comes to nursing home abuse and neglect in Arizona, emotional abuse is tougher to spot than physical abuse. Emotional abuse is unfortunately prevalent in Arizona nursing homes. The symptoms are a lot more subtle than physical abuse. But the damage caused by emotional abuse is as serious as the injuries caused by physical abuse. Nursing home facilities have an obligation and [...]

It is common for elderly victims of Arizona nursing home abuse to not talk about what they are going through. Abuse victims often become withdrawn or embarrassed and keep their problems hidden. There are a number of potential red flags that family members can keep an eye out for while visiting their loved ones in nursing homes or care facilities. No amount of care and attention can [...]

If you’re thinking about choosing a nursing home for an aging friend or family member, education is your best tool against abuse. Emotions run high regarding the care of a loved one. News reports about the benefits and concerns of nursing home environments often conflict Learn which injuries are most common and when claims of negligence may apply. These matters are just as important as a facility’s staf [...]

If you suspect that a friend or loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, what should you do about it?  Should you call the police? Talk to the staff? Consult a nursing home abuse lawyer? Any or all of these actions may be the answer. However, elderly residents do experience an increased incidence of bodily injury and misplacement of property simply due to their age or the state of their health.Get tips o [...]

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