Nursing Home Abuse

In the medical field, providers have a responsibility to keep most aspects of a patient's care confidential. Patients need to be able to trust their nurse not to share personal information. Nurses…

Everyone grows old and eventually needs extra help going about their daily life. Nursing homes are supposed to provide a safe place for elderly residents to reside, while getting the medical care that…

Elder abuse occurs when a caregiver harms an elderly person or withholds items necessary for daily living, such as medications, personal care and food. Elder abuse can occur in a family member's home,…

Unfortunately, nursing home residents sometimes experience abuse or neglect in the nursing homes where they reside. Abuse may be physical, sexual or emotional. Abuse also may include neglect and…

Nursing homes are supposed to be a safe place for seniors to live while receiving medical care and assistance with daily activities. Unfortunately, elder abuse does sometimes occur in these types of…

Nursing home abuse includes acts of physical, emotional and sexual mistreatment of nursing home patients. Neglect and self-neglect are also considered forms of nursing home patient abuse. According to…

The Elder Abuse and Neglect Act of Illinois was put into effect in 1988 to help protect the states nursing home residents from living in an abusive environment. The laws cover many areas of abuse and…

Elder abuse is a serious problem that affects thousands of elderly citizens each year. This type of abuse is most prevalent in a nursing home, where the elderly person is away from their family. The…

Nursing home abuse is a very serious issue. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse may be difficult, but it is not impossible. It is important to know what constitutes as abuse to help identify…

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision that requires planning and research. Before placing anybody in a facility you can review results of its most recent inspection. Nursing…

There are several kinds of abuse that occur in nursing homes, including abandonment, physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. As of 1998, the American Psychological Association…

Most reported nursing home abuse falls into the category of neglect, such as bed sores or not maintaining proper sanitation. However, there are many other types of nursing home abuse, and the practice…