One of the hardest decisions many families are forced to make is whether or not to place their elderly loved one in a nursing home. Although many families try to care for their senior family member in their homes, it often gets to the point where the care they need is beyond what family members…
As the U.S. population ages, the number of nursing home residents will increase. Tragically, this also means that the number of nursing home abuse and neglect cases will also rise. According to statistics from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in 10 seniors has been a victim of at least one form of elder…
Nursing home negligence poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of residents, particularly in the context of infectious diseases. Infection control is paramount in any healthcare setting, but it becomes even more critical in nursing homes where residents often have weakened immune systems and underlying health conditions. Unfortunately, when nursing homes fail to…
Sepsis is a serious and potentially deadly physiological response to infection. It requires a prompt diagnosis and immediate medical care. Sepsis is more dangerous for elderly nursing home residents whose immune systems are less able to fight infections and for those with pre-existing conditions that heighten their risk of sepsis. Nursing home workers are responsible…
According to a recent investigation by USA TODAY, regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes across the country to ignore federal staffing rules by going an entire day and night without a registered nurse on duty. Out of 15,428 nursing homes in the U.S., 11,757 of them had fewer nurses and aides than were required…