It is estimated that there are as many as 5,000,000 elder abuse and nursing home abuse cases per year.
Nursing Home Safety
Seniors are at increased risk for accidents or injuries, especially those living in assisted living facilities. Nursing home safety begins with staff who should have plans in place to prevent accidents and mitigate injuries.
Disabled Patients at Greater Risk of Nursing Home Abuse
Though abuse can happen to any elderly patients, disabled nursing home residents are one of the highest risk groups for nursing home abuse.
Elder Abuse in Dementia Patients
Dementia patients are at an increased risk of several forms of elder abuse. It’s important to understand the signs of elder abuse when you have a family member or loved one in a nursing facility, so you may take the appropriate legal steps to ensure their proper care and safety.
Identifying and Responding to Nursing Home Negligence
While the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is difficult, it is often just the first step to ensure their health and happiness. Prior to deciding on the nursing home, you will want to assess the facility’s safety record and make a determination if the facility is as close to a […]