Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious problems, especially in the United States. According to a 2014 review of previous studies, according to Nursing Home Abuse Justice, neglect was the most prevalent form of elder mistreatment in the country. Neglect in nursing homes can seriously affect a resident’s physical and psychological health, and may lead to long-term damages, injuries, illnesses, and even death. There are a variety of causes...
Nursing home neglect and abuse has always existed, but it has notably worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With family members unable to check on their loved ones in-person, signs of neglect that might otherwise be noticed right away are going unseen. When a loved one entrusts a nursing home with the care of their loved one, they expect the same level of attention to their basic needs that the loved one would be afforded at home....
Nursing home neglect can occur in many ways but always results in a lack of necessary care for residents of a nursing home. In fact, nursing home neglect and abuse often go hand-in-hand, and can result in the same kind of damages. There are many reasons for nursing home neglect, and many of them are a result of administrative choices rather than the choices of individual staff members. If you or a loved one have suffered from nursing home...
Nursing home neglect is an alarmingly common phenomenon that is rarely talked about. While many parties can be responsible for elder neglect and abuse, nursing home neglect can be particularly disheartening. As loved ones seek safe, caring homes for their elderly family members to transition to, there is a level of trust necessary in any facility—trust that the family member will be cared for with the same attention, and compassion as they...