Nursing homes often resort to extreme methods when attempting to control residents. Restraints are generally used under the guise of protection or preventing a resident from injuring himself or herself. Unfortunately, the restraints are often used in a punitive or...
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Nursing home staff shortages create dangerous conditions
Nursing homes carry an enormous burden. They are tasked with caring for those who are perhaps the most vulnerable amongst us: our elderly loved ones. With such a big job, you would think that nursing homes would be the one of the safest places, but the reality is in...
The many sides of nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues that affect families throughout the nation. Here in Iowa, some residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities face threats to their health and happiness due to the direct and indirect maltreatment they...
Elder abuse by paid caregivers can occur in the home
We’ve all heard horror stories about abuse and neglect in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The statistics are depressing, and the personal stories are heartbreaking. But these are not the only locations where an aging loved one is at risk. Elder abuse can...
Liability for nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect can be one of the worst fears family members have after placing a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility. This blog recently discussed the signs to watch for associated with nursing home abuse and neglect. Family members...
Another Iowa nursing home fined
Choosing the right nursing home for our parents can be one of the most gut wrenching experiences of our lives. There might be guilt about not being able to take care of them at our home. There is fear about picking the wrong one where our mom or dad may not be happy....
Why do people use adult day care?
As people age, they have very different needs. In response to this, there are many different options to meet those needs. These include: Nursing homes Assisted living centers In-home caregivers Adult daycares While most people are very familiar with at least the...
Nursing home neglect and abuse: Red flags to look for
Nursing home neglect is more common than people realize, as is nursing home abuse. When the elderly are neglected or intentionally abused, it can drastically harm their quality of life and create an unsafe -- and unhappy -- living arrangement. For a variety of...