Nursing Home Abuse

Admitting a loved one into a nursing home facility is an emotionally trying time for family members, made even more tenuous by reports of nursing home neglect and abuse. While Eldercare laws and regulations provide strict guidelines for the care of vulnerable seniors, nursing care neglect remains a top concern of the Americans on... more »

Millions of Americans live in nursing homes. For many families, a nursing home is the only choice for ensuring that their loved ones can receive the care they need. However, in too many cases, the very people that families rely on to care for their family members abuse them. more »

You hoped the day would never come. But as sure as children grow up, people grow old. Now a loved one, a parent, a close relative, perhaps, must be placed in a nursing home. Many nursing homes offer comfortable, clean living environments for the elderly and employ responsible staff. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, which is... more »

Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, made more difficult by the prevalence of nursing home abuse. Many nursing home residents become easy targets for abusive personalities and institutions. It is important to be aware that abuse can happen anywhere, but steps can be taken to mitigate potential abuse... more »

Nursing homes must adhere to federal and state regulations to remain operational. The regulations pertain to a broad specter of nursing home functions and activities, such as nursing care, dietary requirements and infection control. Pages and pages of regulations have been written and vary from state to state. Federal regulations,... more »