Nursing homes provide an environment for older adults requiring assistance with daily living. A common issue within these facilities is the risk of falls, which can lead to catastrophic injuries such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Understanding...
Nursing Home Injury
Dehydration may signify nursing home neglect
Nursing home neglect and abuse are different, though related. Neglect is something that happens because the caretakers simply aren’t providing the right level of care, but abuse is when they are actively performing negative events to harm someone. Examples of this can...
Elder abuse isn’t always physical
Living in a nursing home is a challenge because you have to count on other people to take care of some of your basic needs. While many workers in nursing homes care about the residents and take pride in making sure they’re healthy, there are others who harm...
Why elopement can be so dangerous for those in nursing homes
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you may have heard the term “elopement.” If a family member is in a nursing home, memory care facility or another type of long-term care environment, it’s crucial to know exactly what protocols they...
The psychological impact of restraint use in nursing homes
A nursing home staff will often rely on restraints to prevent an elderly resident from wandering, falling or unintentionally injuring themselves. These restraints can either be physical such as straps and wheelchair locks or chemical such as sedatives and psychotropic...
Has your elderly relative suffered a burn injury in nursing care?
It was a difficult decision, but you’ve decided as a family to place your elderly relative in a nursing home. Ultimately, this decision is in their best interests. They can still lead a fulfilling life, but they can get assistance with the things they now struggle to...
Are the rates of serious nursing home falls increasing in Michigan?
Adult children of senior parents often trust the care and attention of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home staff. Unfortunately, many factors contribute to a dangerous environment for those struggling with mobility issues or cognitive impairment. At this...
4 factors that contribute to nursing home neglect and abuse
In the wake of nursing home abuse or neglect allegations, community members and victims’ loved ones are often astonished and left wondering how such deplorable actions could have occurred. Sadly, there are a number of factors that contribute to the victimization of...
Investigation: How nursing home abuse stays hidden from the public
All across Michigan and the rest of the nation, many nursing homes continue to receive four- and five-star ratings from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The rating system was created to give Americans reliable information about the safety...
Proof is in the numbers: Nursing homes are understaffed
Nursing home residents and families have suspected it for years, but the proof is in the numbers – nursing home facilities are understaffed. New federal data shows that a majority of nursing homes had far fewer aides and nurses staffed than they reported to Medicare....