Nursing Home Negligence

Nursing home abuse is a huge problem that no senior citizen should have to worry about, but it is a daily occurrence in this country. It is imperative that anyone who is in a nursing home, and those who have a loved one in such a setting, take steps to ensure they are...

Body: You never want to have to place your loved one in a nursing home, but sometimes you have to. You do your best to make them comfortable and happy. As people age, they are more likely to need care around the clock. A nursing home may be the solution. You worry...

A former nurse is alleging abuse allegations against a New Jersey nursing home, according to a NJ.com news report. Nikki Thompson, the whistleblowing nurse, claims she was forced to resign after coming forward about the abuse after eight years of working at the...

A recent study reported by the New York Daily News revealed shocking results regarding nursing home abuse: one in five residents is a victim of physical or verbal abuse not from workers, but rather, from other residents. While elderly residents suffering from dementia...

Nursing homes are slowly becoming a more highly investigated option for caregivers, sons and daughters, even spouses, when it comes to providing for an aging loved one. In many circumstances, residents of nursing homes are able to convey thoughts and emotions...

Nursing home abuse and negligence are very serious issues, and could result in severe injury, disability, and even death. An elderly parent or relative may not be able to voice what happens to them, so it is up to you to take a legal stance in order to protect their...

As aging baby boomers move toward retirement, more of them will be seeking quality nursing home care. However, the risk of nursing home abuse and negligence is real and cannot be ignored. Since many residents lack the ability to report abuse committed by staff members...