Nursing Home Abuse

Abuse can take many different forms, a fact which confuses some people. Not all abuse is physical. It is possible for people to engage in emotional abuse and financial abuse of others as well. Even physical abuse, which might seem easy to explain and understand, comes...

If your loved one experiences neglect or abuse at a group home, the signs of poor treatment may not be immediately obvious. While you might notice bumps, bruises or injuries, some abuse red flags are more difficult to detect. Know the subtle signs of nursing home...

Understaffed and overworked nursing home employees are resorting to misusing drugs to keep residents with dementia docile. It is common for nursing homes across the country to give patients with dementia antipsychotic medication to control their behavior. In many...

The abuse of older people is a social problem that is prevalent but often well disguised. It involves various types of ill-treatment of elders and often leads to psychological or physical harm. The losses could also include their homes, life savings, security, dignity...

You knew you could not possibly care for Grandma on your own any longer; she simply needed too much medical care and around-the-clock attention. Because the family loves her so very much, everyone discussed it and, together, made the difficult decision to place her in...

When you place your parent or other elderly family member in a nursing facility, you naturally expect your loved one to be properly cared for and to receive the special attention you may not be able to provide for him or her at home. Unfortunately, sometimes nursing...

In Ohio as well as other states, far too many elderly individuals fall victim to abuse and neglect. Although the exact numbers are hard to nail down, reports indicate that thousands of elderly people are currently being abused in some fashion each year, and that...

Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are terrible diseases. It can be devastating to watch a loved one suffer through losing their memory, personality and connection with the world. At a certain point, this person's care may become more than your family can manage...

Not getting enough liquids does more than a make a person thirsty. Untreated, it can lead to a host of problems, including a weakened immune system, kidney damage, heart damage and even death. Unfortunately, dehydration is a critical concern in many long-term care...

As her bed sores worsened, the 93-year-old woman grew sicker and sicker. Finally, when the putrid sores had grown so deep that they ate through her leg and exposed her shinbone, she left the nursing home and was admitted to the hospital. Not long after, the woman...