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Oct 08 How Sepsis in Nursing Homes Can Be Prevented and What to Do If It’s Not

Millions of Americans live in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. Living in these facilities is not cheap, so ...

Sep 09 Legal Steps to Address Self-Neglect in Nursing Homes: Protecting Vulnerable Residents

The elderly are often abused by loved ones and nursing home staff. Elder abuse and neglect are growing at a rapid pace. But one ...

Aug 05 Understanding Wrongful Discharge from Nursing Homes: Legal Protections for Residents

People trust their loved ones to nursing homes, but staff may engage in abuse and neglect in various ways. One type of abuse that ...

Jul 09 How to Identify and Address Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: A Guide for Families

Sexual abuse can happen to anyone of any age, but unfortunately, it has become a serious problem for those over the age of 65. ...

Jun 17 Resident-on-Resident Abuse: Identifying the Signs and Holding Facilities Accountable

When you think of nursing home abuse, you may think of nurses and other staff members causing the abuse. However, ...

May 12 Preventing Wandering and Elopement in Nursing Homes: Legal Obligations and Remedies

More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. By 2050, this number is expected to increase to ...