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How Nursing Homes Try to Hide Signs of Abuse and Neglect
Nursing homes stand to lose financial support from Medicare and Medicaid and also face legal action from victims if they are found guilty of neglecting residents. They are very much motivated, then, to do whatever it takes to hide any type of abuse occurring. For victims and families of victims, recognizing the signs that…
Can a Patient be Restrained in a Nursing Home?
A person who is at a risk to themselves or others may struggle to remain safe. In these situations, a family member may want the resident restrained to limit their ability to cause harm. Yet, there are very specific rules on when restraints can and cannot be used. In many situations, this is a…
What Is Considered Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes?
Trusting a nursing home with a family member is always a difficult decision. When financial abuse occurs, it can lead to numerous complications. Financial abuse in nursing homes occurs when a person is exploited in any way. There are various times when the victim, often a senior or a person with health complications, may…
Steps Nursing Home Can Take to Prevent Elders Wandering
Proper supervision of seniors who are at risk for wandering is critical to protecting them and ensuring their long-term safety. For residents with dementia or other cognitive function conditions, this can be critical to protecting their lives. Yet, there are times when this does not happen, and an older adult is able to elope…
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Georgia
Nursing home abuse in Georgia results in harmful consequences to the residents dependent on nursing facilities for care, leading to emotional anguish, injury, and even death. One of the most devastating circumstances surrounding this abuse is that residents are often unable to report the abuse themselves because of cognitive decline or the inability to…
What are the Types of Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is one of the most unsettling types of abuse imaginable. And this abuse takes many forms. Even the most diligent family members can miss the signs of nursing home abuse, resulting in self-blame for the injuries to their loved ones. Becoming familiar with the types of nursing home abuse that occur…