Missouri residents who place their loved ones in nursing homes hope that those loved ones will receive the medical care, comfort and kindness that they would have received were they taken care of at home. When a family finds out that their loved one is a victim of...
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Nursing Home Negligence And Abuse
How can you prove nursing home abuse?
Nursing home abuse can be traumatizing for both the victim and their family members. If your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse in the state of Missouri, you may be thinking about filing a lawsuit against the facility. A successful lawsuit might help you...
Man discharged from nursing home, abandoned in rain
There can be many reasons why an elderly patient might be discharged from a nursing home. Their conditions may improve to the point where they no longer need such close medical supervision. A relative or close friend may open their own home to them.Sadly, another...
Neglect in nursing homes and communication challenges
Nursing home residents count on the staff members to handle their needs. When the workers neglect their duties, the residents can suffer great harm. It is critical that anyone who has a loved one living in a nursing facility pay close attention to what's going on, so...
Bedsores are a major warning sign of nursing home neglect
When someone has trouble standing or walking on their own, especially as they age, they will likely start to spend the majority of their day in bed or a chair. Staying in the same place will drastically reduce their risk of a fall that could leave them with severe...
Nursing home negligence isn’t ever permissible
Having a loved one who resides in a nursing facility isn't easy. You have to place your trust in the staff members who are charged with meeting your family member's needs. While many people live in nursing facilities that provide excellent care, there are some that...
Emotional abuse in nursing homes is atrocious and must be stopped
Nursing home residents count on health care workers to handle many tasks for them. They also count on being able to socialize with their fellow residents. Unfortunately, some residents don't have the chance to live the lives they deserve because they are dealing with...
Negligence in nursing homes can lead to serious problems
Many individuals who are in nursing homes are vulnerable and depend completely on the people who are there to take care of them. When those workers don't take their job duties seriously, the residents are the ones who can suffer. In some cases, this can lead to...
Neglect and abuse in nursing homes are horrific
When your loved one is in a nursing home, your top priority has to be making sure they are being taken care of in a suitable manner. The staff members at the facility are being paid to take care of the residents; however, some of these individuals take full advantage...
Falls in nursing homes can often be prevented
Nursing homes are supposed to care for residents who are unable to safely live on their own. For some of these residents, one of the issues that plagues them is the risk of falling. Nursing homes have to take this risk seriously so that these often-frail individuals...