Category: Nursing Home Abuse

The main reason a family transitions a loved one into a nursing home is to provide that person with around-the-clock care. That means there will always be someone who is just the “push of a call button” away from responding to a resident. In addition to medical support, nursing homes are also set up to provide nutritious meals, prescribed physical therapy, and socialization opportunities.   According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s official website, there are over 80,000 residents living in 700 nursing homes across the state. Each of those[...]

When you book a hotel room for a vacation or business trip, your reservation is a kind of contract. In exchange for the fee for the room, you will be given a place to stay that is based on what the hotel describes as the room. However, there is no guarantee that the room will be up to your standards of comfort. It might not be as clean as you like, or there could be problems with the heat or AC. Living in a nursing home is quite[...]

Although it can be emotionally challenging to help a loved one transition into long-term care, ultimately, it provides a great sense of relief. Your loved one will now have around-the-clock care. They will have their meals prepared for them and their medications administered. They will also have an opportunity to socialize with their fellow residents. All of this is good, and best of all, you can check in with your loved ones through regular visits. Even though the nursing home staff will support your loved one, you are[...]

In the healthcare industry, particularly in long-term care facilities and hospitals, one of the most prevalent challenges is the development of bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers. These painful wounds result from prolonged pressure on the skin, often in individuals who are bedridden or have limited mobility. They can also be a common warning sign for negligence or medical malpractice in nursing homes and other eldercare facilities. Understanding the stages of bedsores is essential for healthcare professionals and caregivers to provide timely interventions and prevent further complications. Understanding[...]

Like many other states, Pennsylvania has laws and regulations to protect people's privacy, especially when it comes to places like nursing homes where residents may need extra care. If you or a loved one resides in a nursing home, you may have wondered: is video surveillance of nursing home residents legal in PA? Privacy is an important aspect of all our lives, including those living in nursing homes. Pennsylvania recognizes this, and there are rules in place to protect the privacy of residents at assisted living facilities. What[...]

Are you worried that your parents or grandparents will have to exhaust their assets to the point of poverty so that Medicare will kick in and begin covering necessary care? Or maybe you thought an assisted living facility would be a more affordable option, only to discover plenty of hidden fees lurking right below the surface. Let’s explore what drives the high prices of assisted living facilities and the possible negative ramifications of continued price gouging of our elderly. (more…)

It’s estimated that up to 5 million elders are abused in the United States every year. And perhaps the most disturbing fact is that we have no idea how much higher the actual numbers may be—as many as 23 in 24 cases of elder abuse never get reported at all. If we don’t know that elder abuse is happening, we are powerless to stop it. It’s less of a question of who can report nursing home abuse and more about when and how to do it. (more…)

Nursing home ratings can be a good starting point if you’re searching for a long-term care facility for yourself or a loved one. But should you rely on government ratings when choosing a nursing home? We recommend taking these ratings into consideration, but doing more outside research and in-person visiting before you make a final choice. (more…)

Making the decision to place a parent or a loved one in a nursing home is never easy. While you or other family members might have done your best to keep them at home, the care that many elderly or chronically ill patients require is outside the scope of what most people are capable of. The care, treatment, and supervision provided by nursing homes might be exactly what your loved one needed. You did your best when you went through the process of selecting a facility, perhaps going[...]

When you and your family make the difficult decision that a nursing home is the best place to give your loved one the care they need, you trust that you will be kept involved. You know that your family member’s health condition can change at any time. One of the reasons your loved one moved into a long-term care facility is so that their pressing health needs could be addressed on a daily basis by trained professionals. You expect that if your family member’s condition changes in any[...]