Nursing homes are intended to provide safe and compassionate care to older adults who are no longer able to live independently. However, nursing home neglect and abuse are prevalent issues in Ohio, and they can lead to serious harm or even death. As a family member or caregiver, it is crucial to be aware of the signs of neglect and…
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one can be a difficult decision. You want to ensure that your loved one is in a safe and caring environment. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes are created equal, and nursing home neglect and abuse can occur. In this blog post, we will provide tips on how to vet a nursing home to…
As spring arrives, many of us are motivated to do some spring cleaning. We clean out our closets, scrub our homes from top to bottom, and organize our spaces. However, one area that is often overlooked is updating our contact and case information with . Your case treatment and contact information is critical to keep accurate with your team. We…
The elderly should be protected, cherished, and cared for with compassion, dignity, and respect. They cared for us when we were young, and now it’s our responsibility to care for them. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is a serious problem, one that is committed to fighting. Getting Informed on Nursing Home Neglect Nursing home neglect may be one of the most…
Nursing home abuse has long been linked to understaffing and high turnover rates. Because many nursing homes underpay and overwork their staff, employees may not be able or willing to give residents the care they deserve. In the past, it has been difficult to find accurate data about turnover rates and staffing issues. The Department of Health and Human Services’…
Elder abuse is a mostly silent epidemic in America, silent because instances of elder abuse are often swept under the rug. The National Council on Aging defines elder abuse as follows:[1] “Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses—as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living,…
The choice to move to or place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility can be a tough one to make. Fortunately, there are a few things you can to do make the process easier for everyone, and to help ensure that you or your senior loved one is as safe and comfortable as…
Updates to OH Law Regarding Adult Protective Services Recent changes to Ohio laws now require a number of service providers and professionals to report elder abuse. These new Adult Protective Service laws aim to help identify elder abuse and put a stop to it by requiring more services to report the abuse. Many cases of elder abuse go unreported, either…
If you are acting as the caregiver for an elderly loved one, you will quite likely come to the point where you decide it is time to put him or her in a long-term care facility. You will hardly be alone in this: roughly 2 million seniors in the U.S. live in these kinds of facilities. Still, when that time…
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse The holidays are usually a time for families to gather, relax and catch up with one another. Sadly, we also see a spike in the number of nursing home abuse and neglect reports since loved ones are traveling and cannot check on the welfare of their family members. Nursing home abuse is undoubtedly one of…
