Category Archives: Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Homes Cutting Corners on Safety, Accumulating Fines
Imagine this: residents wander the halls in a nursing home facility, yelling and hitting each other. One resident beats a roommate with a stick. Another person is found with a broken finger and a bloody forehead gash. Meals are served from dirty meal carts and the dining room is unsanitary. Shower facilities are a… Read More »
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
When you think of sexual abuse, you may think of something that happens to younger people and in certain environments, such as homes, schools, and workplaces. However, sexual abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere — even in nursing homes, which can be a huge shock to residents and their loved ones. It can be… Read More »
Columbia Man Faces 7 Counts of Nursing Home Neglect
Elder abuse is on the rise as people cause physical, emotional, sexual, and financial harm to seniors for various reasons. Unfortunately, many people take advantage of people over the age of 65 due to certain physical and mental limitations that they may have. A South Carolina man is facing multiple neglect charges for poor… Read More »
Nurses Accused of Failure to Provide Wound Care
Recovering from injuries can take a lot of time and effort. In a nursing home environment, staff members must be proactive to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. Part of that means that they must be trained in wound care and know how to properly clean and dress wounds. Two South Carolina… Read More »
South Carolina Among Worst For Elder Abuse Protections
Unfortunately, elder abuse is not uncommon. It is estimated that at least 10% of Americans over the age of 60 have experienced elder abuse. The real number is likely much higher, as studies show that as many as 20% of abuse cases are not reported to law enforcement. This means that the elderly population… Read More »
How To Handle Nursing Home Abuse
Elder abuse is on the rise. Some statistics show that 10% of people over the age of 60 have been victims of abuse, but it’s likely that the real number is much higher. We know that elder abuse causes physical harm, but there are also long-term consequences to consider. Elder abuse can lead to… Read More »
Emotional Abuse In Nursing Homes
When you think of elder abuse, you may imagine someone hitting or slapping an older person. While this is a type of abuse, it’s not the only one. Emotional, or psychological, abuse can be just as hurtful, especially when it involves a vulnerable adult. Emotional abuse can occur when a caregiver says hurtful things… Read More »
Drug Misuse In Nursing Homes
We trust nursing homes to provide our loved ones with the best care possible but sadly that is not always the case. Year after year, cases of abuse and neglect in nursing homes are reported, many times involving the administration of medications to residents. Many patients require medications for various medical conditions, so when… Read More »
Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is a major decision. Ideally, our family member would be able to stay in their home, where they feel the most comfortable. But this is not always possible due to financial concerns, a need for skilled nursing care, or our professional obligations. Taking care of a… Read More »