Nursing Home Neglect

There are millions of people throughout the United States residing in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. While most of these facilities are dedicated to providing nothing but the best care at all times, there are instances when things take a turn for...

Did you know that more than 1 million adults in the United States reside in nursing home and long term care facilities? While it's good to know that these types of facilities exist, as they can help people live a happy life, there are times when things take a turn for...

Involuntary seclusion is a type of abuse that sometimes takes place in nursing homes in Indiana. It happens when a resident does not want to be apart from other residents, but he or she is locked away in a separate area anyway. This solitary confinement can be...

You may think that it would be best for your loved one to leave a nursing home, especially if you think that he or she is being abused or neglected. What happens, then, if you and the elderly person have conflicting opinions? What if you think he or she should leave...

Forgetting something doesn't automatically mean an older person is suffering from dementia or that the disease is beginning to set in. Everyone forgets things from time to time, regardless of age. However, there are some clear signs that could indicate this is more...

When you're looking for a nursing home or assisted living center for your loved ones, the staff at the center is going to try to impress you. This often means having a large, beautiful lobby and impressive public areas, along with very nice rooms that you can walk...

Elder abuse is a very large problem in the United States, though it often does go overlooked. Below are a few key facts and statistics to know: 1. Major studies done in recent years have found that 7.6 percent to 10 percent of elderly people had experienced abuse...

Six states, including Illinois, allow the use of recording equipment in nursing home residents' rooms with their permission. Other states have bills pending before their legislatures that would allow this monitoring. For people who have family members living in these...

Many people who are in nursing homes are dependent on one or more medications for their health, or at the least, to help improve their quality of life. However, medication errors can and do occur in these facilities. State inspectors look at the number and severity of...

An Indiana woman and her son have been arrested for criminal recklessness and neglect in an unlicensed nursing home that they were running. Reportedly the 64-year-old woman and her son, who is 35, were running the business out of their home in Greenfield. They...