In 2017, researchers with the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a review of studies and statistics from countries around the globe related to the care of older adults residing in long-term care facilities and other community residential settings. Their...
Long-term Care Facility Neglect
Signs of malnutrition in the elderly
Your mom has been on the decline for a while now. Because you’re unable to handle it all yourself, you have entrusted her care to a long-term facility where they have professionals to care for her. Are they doing their job? Your mother has been looking increasingly...
How understaffing in nursing homes contributes to abuse
Nursing home residents need constant care. However, staff constraints can make it impossible to attend to individual needs as should be the case. As a result, residents are predisposed to abuse and neglect, putting their health and well-being at risk. In some cases,...
Dehydration can be a serious issue for the elderly
Dehydration is a common problem that the elderly face, in part because they may have a limited ability to get food and water on their own. Someone who lives in a nursing home, for instance, may count on the caretakers to bring them what they need. Even in its mildest...
Is deep vein thrombosis a sign of nursing home neglect?
If you have never heard of deep vein thrombosis before, it is a condition that occurs when a person has a blood clot in a deep vein. In most cases, DVT occurs in the legs, but it has the potential to form in other areas of the body as well. Deep vein thrombosis is...
Why are bedsores such a serious issue for older adults?
When people get older, they are at higher risk for a range of different medical issues. Older adults are more likely to fall than younger people, and they are more likely to suffer a serious fracture when they fall because of reduced bone density and muscle mass....
Could a private sitter help protect your elderly loved one?
When a loved one has developed health and cognitive, it’s only natural to worry about them. Placing them into long-term care may be your only option. That may not make you worry any less, however. It’s hard not to notice the stories you see on the news of nursing home...
Nursing home falls can be the result of negligent care
As adults grow older, many factors increase their risk of a fall. Diminishing muscular strength, a shifting center of gravity and even joint issues can affect people’s balance and mobility. Older adults aren't just more likely to fall than younger adults. Those over...
Nursing home negligence: How to prove fault
Nursing home negligence occurs all the time. However, unlike the traditional medical negligence cases, proving nursing home neglect is usually difficult because the victim is the one who holds the key to most unanswered questions. Often, the victim in question is...
3 tips to help you choose the right nursing home
Coming to terms with the fact that a loved one is no longer able to manage their daily life alone can be challenging. As a result, choosing the right care facility is an extremely important decision. There are numerous types of facilities that offer different types of...