Nursing homes have a duty to protect residents from injuries. Elderly individuals and their families trust staff members at these homes to keep them safe. When staff members betray this trust through nursing home abuse and neglect, accidents and serious injuries can...
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Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
Living in nursing homes may make some residents feel as if they must do what they are told without exercising their rights for fear of retaliation. However, this is simply not true as nursing home abuse often occurs. Educating your family member...
Read MoreMedication Errors in Nursing Homes
One of the most important responsibilities of nursing home staff is making sure that residents receive the proper medication. Many elderly residents may need several different medicines at many different times of the day. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are in charge of administering these...
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Nursing homes should be loving, nurturing places for the elderly to enjoy spending time with others while being cared for and protected. If your family member is currently living in a Northern Virginia nursing home, you probably assume that the nursing home staff caring for...
Read MoreWhat is the New Form of Nursing Home Abuse?
While social media has made positive changes in how we share information and connect with people, it has also opened many doors for abuse and bullying. An article by The Washington Post sheds light on how social media applications, such as Snapchat, create a new and terrifying way for our loved ones to experience...
Read MoreCaught on Camera: Maryland Family Files Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit
The Baltimore Sun reported recently that the family of a woman who died last year has filed a lawsuit against a Catonsville nursing home claiming that its neglect contributed to her death. According to the newspaper, the lawsuit was filed in the Baltimore County Circuit Court against ManorCare Health Services-Woodbridge Valley, accusing it of negligence....
Read MoreCould Video Cameras Help Prevent Nursing Home Abuse?
Is your loved one a nursing home resident? Would you consider placing video cameras in his or her facility to observe treatment? We have read a number of stories recently about states looking to pass legislation that would allow family members of...
Read MoreNursing Home Rating System Undergoing Changes
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it may be a good idea to take note of some changes that are occurring when it comes to a popular review system. A Change to the Nursing Home Rating System According to the Baltimore Sun, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which maintains...
Read MoreNursing Home Injuries: How Can I Check a Facility’s Record?
Remember, if you have a loved one who is a resident in a nursing home, you have a duty to make sure that the staff looks out for his or her best interests. Sadly, this is not always the case at some nursing homes. Each year, countless personal injury lawsuits are filed in the U.S....
Read MoreAre Dangerous Drugs a Problem at Nursing Homes?
If your loved one is a nursing home resident, make sure you pay attention to any prescription medication that has been given to him or her. According to National Public Radio, it is common for nursing home residents to be prescribed antipsychotic drugs to suppress anxiety or aggression that can be caused by Alzheimer's disease...
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