nursing home abuse

There are many reasons why a South Carolina family chooses to place a loved one in a nursing home. No matter the reason, this decision is almost never an easy one. A family will understandably want to find the facility best suited to meet the health needs of their...

Families in South Carolina go through a lot of emotions when they decide it’s time to place a loved one in a nursing home. While they may know it’s for the best, choosing to put a loved one in someone else’s care can be very difficult. Understandably, there may be...

Helping your loved one transition to fully assisted living can be a comforting yet emotional and worrisome time. On one hand, you might feel relieved that your mother or father will have ’round-the-clock care and supervision available, especially if your own family...

Choosing to place a loved one in a nursing home can be very difficult for a South Carolina family. They may realize that their loved one needs the care provided in a specialized setting, but families can often worry about the safety of their loved ones while under the...

It can bring a simultaneous sense of relief and worry to you when you help your aging loved one transition to fully assisted living care. On one hand, you might take comfort in knowing that your parent will no longer be alone each day and will have a support system...

When you visit a loved one in a South Carolina nursing home, he or she should always appear clean and well cared for. It’s understandable that you might feel quite concerned if, for instance, you arrive for a visit and your family member has unexplained injuries or...

If your parent isn’t able to function independently on a daily basis, you might be in the process of helping him or her transition to ’round-the-clock nursing care. It can be an emotional time for everyone involved, especially if your loved one shows signs of dementia...

Nursing home residents rely on the attention of their care staff to ensure they remain safe and healthy. Unfortunately, a negligent or abusive nursing home staff can ultimately cause devastating injuries and deadly conditions. Some of the more dangerous conditions can...

When you helped your aging parent transition to residence in a South Carolina nursing home, you no doubt expected that there might be some challenges ahead, both for you and for your loved one. Relying on professional caretakers requires a tremendous amount of trust....