Abuse and neglect are unfortunately common in nursing homes. In 2021, approximately 1 out of six people aged 60 and older endured abuse in care settings. That said, you can take steps to ensure your friend’s or relative’s safety. Here are four ways you can protect...
When an older adult starts to develop significant issues with their short-term memory, this can create safety problems that may limit their ability to keep living independently. Due to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia, many older adults find that they are safer...
Nursing home residents expect that they will be cared for properly. They never think the staff members who are paid to care for them will mistreat them. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are serious problems across the United States. It’s easy to assume...
Taking a loved one to a nursing home is not easy. However, in some situations, it may be the right call. For example, when they are old, injured or have mobility issues, and you are not in a position to take care of them the whole day. Sadly, even though you trust...
It can be difficult watching an elderly relative gradually lose their independence. They may now struggle with daily tasks such as feeding themselves and staying hygienic. Fortunately, there are facilities and nursing homes that can help out with this and provide the...
Nursing home residents are often victims of abuse and neglect in the facilities that are supposed to be safe havens for them. Unfortunately, not everyone affected by the vice speaks out. Your loved one may be too intimidated or not physically able to report such cases...
One of the biggest threats to the health and safety of those in nursing homes is understaffing. It’s a problem nationwide. A new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last month is intended to improve staffing levels throughout Illinois nursing homes by tying Medicaid...
Settling into a nursing home or other long-term care facility is a huge upheaval for an older person. It means suddenly being much more dependent upon others. The person has to get used to new surroundings. They probably also had to give up driving and socializing...
If your mother or father has Alzheimer's disease or dementia, you may be exploring the options to place them in a memory care facility. Often, neither individuals nor nursing homes can provide the specialized care and attention that these patients need, and a memory...
One common factor in nursing home abuse and neglect cases is a lack of enough trained staff members to provide proper care. Unfortunately, this is a factor that is only getting more prevalent, thanks in part to the high rate of COVID infections and slow uptake of...