Nursing homes are facilities that have the responsibility to care for extremely vulnerable people. These people are dependent on the care that they receive, without which they wouldn't be able to make their basic needs get met. While the vast majority of nursing homes...
Nursing Home Injuries
Tips for choosing a safe nursing home for your parent
We are all subject to the process of aging, and while many of us pride ourselves on our independence, sometimes health conditions and deterioration relating to the aging process can make independent life more difficult. If you are starting to become concerned about a...
Profit-seeking can lead to neglect and abuse in nursing homes
Nursing homes exist because not every older adult has family members who are willing or able to provide care for them as they age. Even those with multiple children in good health may have needs that exceed the capability of their family members. For example,...
Neglect in nursing homes could increase the risk of COVID-19
As the United States have rushed to address the growing threat posed by the novel coronavirus, statistics have made it clear that certain populations are at greater risk than others. Older adults and those with pre-existing conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or HIV,...
Nursing home injuries due to falls could be inaccurately reported
When an Ohio family places a loved one in a nursing home, they expect there to be professional treatment and proper care. However, nursing home injuries can happen for various reasons, including falls. If there has been an injury, it is important that a full...
Registered nurse accused of diluting morphine in nursing home
Nursing home residents in Ohio and around the country often rely on medications like morphine to manage their pain, and they can suffer greatly when these drugs are interfered with. This is what prosecutors say happened at a Virginia nursing home in August 2018. A...
Is nursing home abuse really that common?
If you're looking for reassurance that nursing home abuse isn't really as common as it seems, this may not be the best post to read. The unpleasant reality is that nursing home abuse is far more common than most people think -- and vastly under-reported. According to...
What to know about nursing home injury cases
Those who make a complaint against an Ohio nursing home will need to provide as much evidence as possible that the facility did something wrong. For instance, it is a good idea to show that a patient endured physical pain and suffering because of a nursing home's...
What are the stages of pressure sores?
Pressure sores (also known as "bedsores") are a common problem among seniors and people who are suffering from conditions that leave them bedfast. The pressure of their own bodies against the mattress they're on literally causes the tissue in their skin and muscles to...
A lack of staff training can lead to nursing home neglect
Ohio residents may be interested in learning about the arrests of three women working in a nursing home. Two patients who had dementia were fighting. Instead of calming the patients down and making them feel safe, the three women working at the nursing home reportedly...