Blog Posts - Nursing home abuse
Older adult bullying and cruelty in nursing homes
Most people would agree that bullying is a sign of immaturity and cruelty. However, not all individuals change for the better as they grow older. While it should not be happening this late in life,…
Read MoreBe aware of the signs of nursing home abuse
Placing a loved one in someone else’s care can be very difficult for families in South Carolina. Fortunately, there are many nursing homes with caring staff that provide the health care and other services individuals…
Read MoreHere’s why bedsores suggest nursing negligence
If you or your loved one undergo an extended stay in a South Carolina hospital or nursing facility, you can expect quality care in accordance with state laws. When a patient is immobile, care providers…
Read More5 signs of nursing home neglect
Quality care is a key factor in locating an assisted living facility that is right for your loved one. It would be nice to be able to say that every facility in South Carolina is…
Read MoreNursing home under investigation after death of resident
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…
Read MoreNursing home employee fired after investigation
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…
Read MoreAre bed sores a sign of nursing home negligence?
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…
Read MoreNursing home resident dies in possible food-related incident
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…
Read MoreAre South Carolina nursing homes safe?
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…
Read MoreAre bed sores a sign of nursing home neglect?
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…
Read MoreWhat red flags should you watch for in a nursing home?
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…
Read MoreCould bedsores be a sign of neglect?
Elderly people who rely on nursing home staff for their care depend on them for more than meals and medication. They may also rely on staff to make sure that they remain clean, are properly…
Read MoreIs dehydration a serious concern among nursing home residents?
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…
Read MoreWhy does your loved one have bed sores?
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…
Read MoreAssisted living worker charged with stealing drugs, neglecting residents
Those who live in assisted living facilities, as well as their loved ones, trust that they will receive the proper care they deserve. However, all too often, the facilities do not live up to their…
Read MoreMedication errors in nursing homes cause concern
Reportedly, about one in five nursing home patients are victims of medication errors. Facilities nationwide, including South Carolina, aim to keep the rate of medication errors below 5%. However, the percentages are significantly higher. Adverse…
Read MorePreventing nursing home elopement is a high priority
For many South Carolina families, the decision to move a loved one to a nursing home is the result of concern for the loved one’s safety. Elderly family members who are showing signs of dementia…
Read MoreRecognizing the signs of nursing home abuse
Most older people who live in care facilities, such as nursing homes, receive the best care possible. Sadly, this is not the case for every person, as many of them become victims of elder abuse….
Read More5 tips for recognizing nursing home abuse in 2020
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you always are concerned about the quality of care they are receiving. Since March, when the coronavirus pandemic rapidly spread throughout the United States, many…
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicare’s nursing home rating system
If your aging parent cannot care for himself or herself, moving into a nursing home may make sense. Because you want your mother or father to be in good hands, though, you must realize that…
Read MoreFalls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing home residents annually
Deciding to place an aging loved one in a nursing home is often difficult, and so is selecting a home where you believe that your loved one is going to receive a high level of…
Read MoreHow understaffing leads to nursing home abuse
While you may have heard horror stories about nursing homes, such as staff members assaulting patients, the truth is that not all abuse happens as the result of malintent. Many facilities try their best to…
Read MoreSigns of malnutrition for nursing home patients
The vast majority of nursing homes in South Carolina are safe places for elderly citizens to live. However, there are always a few bad residences no matter what state you are in. Numerous complications can…
Read MoreHow to identify bed sores
There are numerous types of injuries senior citizens can sustain in nursing homes. One of the most common is bed sores. Loved ones need to pay attention to the warning signs someone suffers in a…
Read More3 tips for celebrating the holidays in a nursing home
While you are looking forward to spending the holiday season with family and friends, it may be a little different this year. Perhaps a parent, grandparent or even a dear friend is in a nursing…
Read More3 things to do if you know about nursing home abuse
If your loved one lives in a nursing home, you expect the facility to provide excellent care. Unfortunately, this is not always what happens. Sometimes, your worst nightmare comes true-someone you know and love becomes…
Read More3 signs of possible nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing homes are often an important resource and immense help for adult children with one or both parents who need specialized medical care and attention. However, sometimes nursing homes commit abuses such as neglect, and…
Read MoreMost common signs of nursing home abuse
There are plenty of reputable nursing homes in South Carolina, and many of them have earned a Top Performing rating from U.S. News and World Report. However, regardless of how good a facility may seem,…
Read MorePreventing pressure sores
One serious problem faced by many people in nursing homes is that of bedsores or pressure ulcers. These sores damage the cells of the skin. People who cannot freely move about are at the highest…
Read MoreHow can I protect my parent from nursing home abuse?
Placing your elderly parent into a nursing home in Greenville was no easy decision. You researched your options well and chose a place that you believed was the safest place for your parent to receive…
Read MoreSigns your loved one may be suffering from nursing home abuse
As your elderly loved ones live out the final years of their life, they deserve dignity and care. Unfortunately, many families are ill-equipped to deal with the medical, emotional and physical needs that the aging…
Read More3 warning signs of nursing home neglect
While nursing home abuse is sometimes characterized by intentional violence, it often takes the form of neglect. Intentional and unintentional neglect can cause serious problems for your loved one. Your loved one is in a…
Read MoreFactors that contribute to staffing issues in nursing homes
If you are comparing nursing homes for a relative, staffing numbers are one thing you are likely assessing. The number of staff members is important because overwhelmed or undertrained staffers can be stretched thin and…
Read MoreUnderstaffed nursing homes pose a risk for residents
If you have a loved one living in a nursing home or continuing care center, you probably performed your due diligence in terms of checking out the home and its staff to make sure the…
Read MoreIs using cameras in nursing homes a good idea?
Leaving a parent in a nursing home is not an easy decision, and you may worry about how well the staff is treating your mom or dad. It is a valid concern as abuse and…
Read MoreSigns of nursing home abuse
Elder abuse is becoming a bigger problem in the United States for a multitude of reasons, and people are more aware of the issue. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports in 2014, over 2…
Read MoreNew rule gives nursing home residents the right to sue
As parents and grandparent s age, their children often take on the tasks of caring for their needs and supporting them. When this burden becomes too great or medically impossible, it sometimes becomes necessary to…
Read MoreSteps to take when you suspect elder abuse
While it may be distressing to consider and upsetting to discover, elder abuse in retirement homes can be overlooked due to a loved one’s deteriorating mental condition or inability to communicate as a result of…
Read More5 signs of nursing home neglect
As family members age, they may develop health conditions that leave them unable to live on their own. Without the ability and training to house and care for them in your home, you may have…
Read MoreHow common is elder abuse in nursing homes?
Those of us with elderly loved ones in nursing homes or long-term care facilities want the best services money can buy. But the cost of quality elder care is high, and given what the average…
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