Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

People move into nursing homes so that they have professionals to support and protect them. Older adults may have trouble remembering when to take their medication or a history of serious falls. A nursing home should reduce someone's risk of injury or delayed medical...

When you think about abusive situations, you may think about someone getting hit or being berated by another person. Verbal assault and physical abuse are both common forms of abuse that elders face, but they’re not the only kinds. In fact, there are seven different...

Physical abuse that takes place in a nursing home is one of the worst kinds of abuse that can occur. Elders in a nursing home may not be able to defend themselves against rough handling or attacks, so it is important that their friends and family keep a close eye on...

When older adults move into assisted living facilities like nursing homes, their standard of living and safety depend on the care they receive. The individuals working at the facility may control everything from how frequently your loved one can go to the bathroom to...

Earlier in the spring, many members of the public applauded the state of Georgia’s efforts related to elder abuse investigation and prevention. In April, the Georgia General Assembly -- taking heed from Gov. Brian Kemp -- agreed to add $1.2 million to the state’s...

Elderly nursing home residents rely on the care and attention of the staff to ensure they are protected from harm. Unfortunately, a neglectful staff can cause irreparable physical and psychological damage. Two conditions that can quickly become apparent due to nursing...

While the adult children of elderly parents often equate nursing home abuse with physical signs and symptoms, the resident can struggle with abuse in many forms. One type of nursing home abuse that elderly residents might suffer is verbal abuse that can lead to...

Nursing homes, retirement centers and other assisted living facilities can attract criminals. For one, the residents at these facilities can be very vulnerable to criminal perpetrators, especially if the residents have issues with their health. Also, these facilities...

Few things are more heartbreaking than reports of one in 10 seniors over 60-years-old suffering from elder abuse. Many of these victims also have dementia, which means that they can't call for help, or no one believes them if they do. However, in a rare display of...

What was supposed to be a temporary rehabilitation stay in a nursing home turned into a nightmare for an Arkansas family. Within two months of her March 2020 admittance, a 56-year-old woman was dead. In between that time, her family alleges in a wrongful death and...