Nursing Home Abuse

Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is not usually an easy one. At some point, though, many elderly people need assistance with daily living…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bedsores occur in more than 1 in 10 residents in nursing homes. Bedsores involve damage to the skin and underlying…

By 2050, it is estimated that the total number of citizens over the age of 65 will hit approximately 83.7 million. As assisted living becomes more of a norm to…

U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks Jr. ruled that a Houston nursing home cannot toss a wrongful death lawsuit that alleges the home negligently exposed a former resident to COVID-19—ultimately…

On Wednesday, President Biden announced that he is directing all nursing homes to require their staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to continue receiving Medicare and Medicaid…

Unfortunately, care and safety deficiencies are incredibly common in Texas nursing homes. In fact, on average any given nursing home will have six to seven deficiencies per inspection. Deficiences can…

More than 1.4 million Americans age 65 and older reside in nursing homes. Experts expect this number to more than double by the year 2030. It's also estimated that anywhere…

According to research, about 70% of people will need long-term care services at some point in their lives. Today, there are over 3.2 million U.S. adults living in some version…

Deciding to place someone you love in a nursing home isn’t an easy decision. It doesn’t make it easier when the person you love is a dementia patient.  Although some…

The deaths of the elderly residents have raised concerns for families with loved ones in nursing homes and those considering moving their loved one into a facility. With thousands potentially…