While physical harm is part of nursing home abuse in California, there can be several more elements, including neglect and sexual, emotional and financial abuse. Neglect comes into play when a senior receives a lack of attention for most or all his or her emotional or...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought dramatic changes. Once comfortable with gathering in crowds to entering homes and commercial buildings without the need for face coverings, life now is much different with daily routines radically altered. Businesses found themselves in...
One of the industries hardest hit by the continuing public health emergency are nursing homes. Even before a deadly virus entered the United States, these types of care facilities were already under investigation over allegations of neglect and abuse. Making a...
When older parents or loved ones move into a nursing home, there is a lot of good that can happen in their lives. They can get the help they need to take care of daily tasks that were becoming overwhelming. This can include having meals readily available and having...
Older adults deserve dignity and respect in a nursing home. Sadly, some facilities don't always adhere to their duty of care. Countless residents across the country suffer from abuse, even death at the hands of negligent nursing home staff. However, not all...
Broaching the topic of assisted living with an elderly parent isn’t easy. After all, nursing homes don’t exactly have the best reputation, and living facilities often bring up fears about mortality, losing independence or leaving behind the family home. However, a...
When we make the decision to put mom or dad in a nursing home, we believe that they’ll be in good care. We trust staff members to help our loved one with their daily routines, and ensure they’re comfortable and happy. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Nobody...
