Monthly Archives: May 2024
What Safety Issues are Common in Nursing Homes?
While no one wants to think about it, safety issues are far more common in nursing homes than many people think. Thousands of safety issues and concerns in these facilities are reported every year. If you think your loved one has been injured due to a safety issue in their nursing home, you may… Read More »
How Do Nursing Home Residents Become Overmedicated?
After making the difficult decision to admit your loved one into a nursing home, you trust and expect that they will receive the support and care they need. Sadly, nursing home abuse is more common than people think. While nursing home abuse takes many forms, overmedication is quite widespread. There are many reasons residents… Read More »
Startling Florida Nursing Home Abuse Stats
It is a sad fact that nursing home abuse and neglect is very common. Even when they are not receiving the care and support they should, residents in these facilities often do not come forward with reports of abuse. They are sometimes embarrassed or ashamed, or they may not have the mental capacity to… Read More »
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Florida
No one wants to think about it, but there are many reasons you or your family may have to report nursing home abuse. Although nursing homes should provide a safe living environment for seniors, fraud, neglect, and abuse are all too common in these facilities. If you feel as though your loved one is… Read More »
What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries in Nursing Homes?
Senior citizens are at great risk of suffering a spinal cord injury, particularly if they fall. Falling can cause a number of serious conditions and diseases, such as paralysis and pneumonia. Residents in nursing homes need regular monitoring to prevent injuries to the spinal cord. If a resident does suffer a spinal cord injury,… Read More »
