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How to Select a Nursing Home for Your Loved One
If someone you love can no longer safely live on their own, the thought of placing them in a nursing home might be frightening. Residents at nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to elder abuse because they do not have an advocate around all the time to look after their well-being. Because of this, it’s important to know how best to select a nursing home to prevent your loved one from becoming a victim of elder abuse.
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How a 2023 Supreme Court Ruling Helps Victims of Nursing Home Abuse
In June of 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County et al. v. Talevski. The basis of this case was the quality of care provided in nursing homes and whether the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA) allows for a right to sue that can be enforced….
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Nursing Home Understaffing
When our loved ones move into nursing homes or long-term care facilities, it is because they need assistance living their lives. Therefore, families should be able to trust that their loved ones will be checked on routinely. Unfortunately for many, not all care facilities are created equal and not all staff members do their jobs.
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The Dangers of The Flu and Other Viruses in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
The flu is a fairly common sickness that affects countless people each year. As each flu season approaches, it seems we are inundated with ads reminding us to get a flu shot and to be aware of those who may be sick with the flu. During this time of year, we also see recommendations to…
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Nursing Home Wandering and Elopement
Nursing home residents face a variety of dangers. Residents suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, and/or other mental illnesses need around-the-clock care to ensure they are being taken care of. For patients in cognitive decline, their confusion can sometimes cause them to roam around the facility or even leave the facility, exposing them to numerous dangers. When…
