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A report published earlier this year confirmed what many people have known for a long time. Almost all nursing homes, no matter where they are located, are understaffed. Unfortunately, understaffing can have dire consequences for residents of California nursing homes, leading to increased neglect, injury and even death. Several factors have contributed to increasing problems…

You rely on a California nursing home to care properly for your elderly loved one when they’re no longer able to care for themselves. Unfortunately, nursing home injuries happen all the time. Many of them happen as a result of neglect and could have otherwise been avoided. You should expect nothing but the highest level…

Closed-circuit video is ubiquitous these days. Nearly everywhere we go, we can expect to be caught on camera, whether that is going for a walk along a busy street or stopping off at the grocery store for a few items. These videos can be used to catch criminals, provide alibis, protect property, and much more….

Nursing home negligence and abuse is a widespread problem in California and across the United States. Nursing home negligence and abuse can take many tragic forms. These include overmedicating nursing home residents with dementia. Rate of nursing home overmedication of residents with dementia In considering nursing home injuries/abuse, the over-medication rate among residents with dementia…

People who have loved ones in California nursing homes need to be aware of the different signs that abuse or neglect might be occurring. Nursing home abuse and neglect can take multiple forms, making it important for people to understand the different types and their signs. One sign that someone might be a victim is…

Healthy aging requires proper nutrition. Dehydration and malnutrition can cause serious health issues for elderly individuals. For older nursing home residents, dehydration can be life-threatening. If you’re a California resident with a loved one in a nursing home, here are some important things you should know about nursing home injuries. The Nursing Home Reform Act…

Deciding which California nursing home will best suit your loved one can be an intense, stressful experience. Care services, expenses, dietary offerings and social opportunities must all be weighed and considered. Unfortunately, some nursing homes fudge facts about their facilities. Californian officials believe that Brookdale, a country-wide elder care chain, is guilty of this offense….

Elder abuse impacts an average of 5 million adults every year in the U.S. Approximately 11% of all elder abuse occurs in California and is considered to be more than just physical abuse. Elder abuse also includes nursing home injuries due to mistakes or negligence, confinement, emotional abuse, deprivation, theft and sexual abuse. Passive neglect…

Unfortunately, elder abuse is more common than one may think. This is especially true during the COVID-19 Pandemic. California elderly patients who are living in a residential facility like a nursing home or assisted living facility are at risk for elder mistreatment and abuse. As a caring loved one, it’s a good idea to understand…

When seniors are living in a California nursing home, the staff is responsible for the medication that the residents receive each day. Over-medicating patients is a common problem that has increased in recent years. Signs of over-medicating abuse include seniors who sleep a lot or are not coherent because of the medication. Some families aren’t…