Articles Posted in Nursing Home Abuse

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection. Usually, your body fights off infections to keep you healthy, but with sepsis, your immune response goes into overdrive and attacks your organs and tissues. This extreme response can cause widespread inflammation, leading to organ failure and, in…

Nursing home abuse is a problem that plagues many assisted living facilities nationwide. Seniors in nursing homes are at a higher risk of being abused due to their physical and mental vulnerability. Often, they are unaware of what’s happening to them, or they are too afraid to do something about it, especially if the abuse…

Moving into a nursing home is a significant life change. Whether you are going to be the resident or have a loved one making the change, nursing homes are supposed to be safe places for elderly individuals with medical needs.  They also provide a community for a population that can sometimes feel isolated. Unfortunately, not…

Like most medical professionals, aspiring nursing home employees must undergo background checks and screenings. Some elements in a person’s history can disqualify them from working in nursing homes.  Required background checks ensure only trustworthy people can work in nursing homes. We trust our most vulnerable population with staff, and it’s not a profession most take…

It can be a difficult decision to put your loved one in a nursing home. They may feel they are losing their autonomy and become isolated from their support structure. However, they must meet standards of care to maintain their certifications.  With all the oversight, there are things nursing homes are not allowed to do…

A nursing home is supposed to be a place of care, but that’s not always the case. Unfortunately, many patients can face injuries or even die at nursing homes. These circumstances were often preventable, leaving loved ones angry and confused.   In this article, we’ll discuss the leading causes of death in nursing homes, what to…

We’ve all experienced dehydration at some point, maybe after a long day in the sun or due to not drinking enough water. Could something as familiar as dehydration lead to an issue as serious as sepsis? Dehydration and sepsis are more closely related than most realize. Your immune system can become impaired when your body…

Sepsis can be deceptive in its onset. You might wake up feeling slightly off – perhaps with a mild fever or unusual fatigue. It’s easy to dismiss these symptoms as minor, expecting them to pass. As days go by and you continue to feel unwell, the demands of daily life might lead you to ignore…

As our loved ones grow older, health issues that once seemed simple can now cause serious complications. Take a urinary tract infection (UTI), for example. For many younger folks, it’s an annoying but treatable problem. However, in older adults, what starts as a common issue can become far more dangerous. The elderly are often more…

The thigh bone, also known as the femur, is the largest and strongest bone in the body. It supports the body’s weight when standing, stabilizes the body when moving, and connects the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments to those in the knees. Given its size, importance, and the long time it takes to heal, a…