What Factors Lead to Abandonment in Nursing Homes Nursing home abandonment occurs when a facility fails to provide the required care for a resident. By the very nature of this…
Year: 2020
Head Injuries in Nursing Homes
Fall injuries in nursing homes are the most common cause of head injury among nursing home residents. Elderly residents may slip or fall and suffer a head injury while: Being…
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
There are many reasons that elderly residents in facilities suffer nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. Nursing home workers are too often low-paid, overworked, and poorly trained. Sometimes the…
Neglect in Nursing Homes
Signs of Neglect in Nursing Homes Nursing home neglect can cause serious problems for vulnerable residents. Many residents who experience neglect suffer: Worsening or new medical conditions Bedsores Fall injuries…
Families Feel the Impact of Nursing Home Lockdowns
Status of Nursing Home Lockdowns Nursing homes across the U.S. are restricting visits in an effort to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Nursing Homes Fail to Follow Federal Emergency Plan, Now Coronavirus Hotspots
The nursing home industry has resisted federal emergency plan requirements for many years. These federal plans include strict guidelines for disasters, including a pandemic. A recent report from ProPublica says…