Category: Nursing Home Injuries

Elopement by residents is one of the primary safety concerns of those who manage and work in nursing homes and other residential care facilities. That’s especially true for those caring for people with dementia and other cognitive issues. It’s certainly a concern for people who entrust their loved ones’ care to these facilities. The National…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in senior women. They’re also easily treatable — but only if they’re caught in time. Unfortunately, nursing homes sometimes overlook the obvious signs of a urinary tract infection until it becomes serious or even fatal to the victim. What are the symptoms of a UTI in older women?…

The Biden Administration has an ambitious to-do list. And at the top of it is executing its Path out of the Pandemic memo issued on September 9, 2021. The goal

There’s no one demographic group that resides in a nursing home. Some residents live there because they suffer from a cognitive disorder and require 24-hour monitoring to ensure their safety. Others may reside there because they’re immobile and thus need dedicated care-giving. These are only two of many reasons someone may end up living in…

The decision to put a loved one into a nursing home represents an emotionally charged time. Once you select a facility, the management will provide you with

The food and drink you consume have a direct correlation to your health, wellbeing and the quality of your life. However, as people age, their feeding habits and nutritional requirements change. It is important that family members know their loved ones’ dietary needs — especially when they move into nursing homes. Ensuring that nursing home…

Seniors are at a higher risk of developing depression than younger people, especially if they are in an assisted living facility. Unfortunately, nursing home staff members in California are often not trained to recognize the symptoms of serious depression, which means your loved one may not be treated properly. Signs of depression in elderly people…

A report published earlier this year confirmed what many people have known for a long time. Almost all nursing homes, no matter where they are located, are understaffed. Unfortunately, understaffing can have dire consequences for residents of California nursing homes, leading to increased neglect, injury and even death. Several factors have contributed to increasing problems…

You rely on a California nursing home to care properly for your elderly loved one when they’re no longer able to care for themselves. Unfortunately, nursing home injuries happen all the time. Many of them happen as a result of neglect and could have otherwise been avoided. You should expect nothing but the highest level…

Closed-circuit video is ubiquitous these days. Nearly everywhere we go, we can expect to be caught on camera, whether that is going for a walk along a busy street or stopping off at the grocery store for a few items. These videos can be used to catch criminals, provide alibis, protect property, and much more….