When you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want to do your very best to ensure that he or she receives the proper care. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, neglect and abuse can occur anyway. According to a recent news article, a nursing home nurse is being charged with neglect and abuse […]
Nursing home neglect comes in all shapes and sizes. Most of the time, it is seen in the form of physical neglect because of patients being treated poorly by staff. However, there are times when the staff members of nursing homes actually take full advantage of the mental states of their residents, and cash in […]
Nursing home neglect has been a serious problem for a very long time. Every year, many families suffer knowing that their loved ones are being mistreated in nursing homes, but they don’t realize there’s more they can do about it than just reporting it to supervisors. For example, a recent case of nursing home neglect […]
At some point, most people have to consider placing a loved one in a nursing home. Perhaps you’ve recently had to make this decision, and while you hope you made the right choice, you can’t help but to be concerned about the welfare of your family member when you’re not there. As your St. Louis […]
Lawmakers in the State of Illinois have heard the cries for more protection for nursing home residents loud and clear. According to a recent article on the St. Louis Business Journal website, effective January 1, 2016, families can now install surveillance cameras into their loved ones’ rooms in nursing homes. These cameras will allow families […]
In 2015, the idea that nursing home video surveillance cameras should be installed in patients’ rooms sounded like a good one to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Now, with the start of 2016, nursing home patients in the State of Illinois have the option to have video cameras to ensure their safety and to be […]
In today’s society, there is more demand to work longer, harder hours. Often, places are understaffed and overworked. This can be true of nursing homes. As a result, abuse and neglect of the elderly can increase, making the stay in the nursing home unpleasant and frightening. Things can change and residents of nursing homes can take […]
When you make the decision to let someone else care for your aging loved one, there are many things to consider. The reputation of the person or facility usually tops the list of things you look at before deciding which route to take. Often times, especially with those places with good reputations, neglect and abuse is not […]
As our loved ones age, making the decision to care for them at home or put them in a nursing home or other assisted living facility can be a long and difficult process. There are a lot of factors to consider, especially with the rising risk of nursing home abuse. Nursing homes are increasingly understaffed and […]
Many people use technology to be more productive and efficient in their profession. It is now helping an increasing number of older Americans remain independent longer and easing the worry of family members who do not live with them. GPS Tracking Systems Technology solutions are available today that can help with some of the most […]
