Nursing home neglect is sometimes hard to notice or pinpoint. This is especially true if the neglect does not actually have any physical indicators. However, some of the physical indicators might additionally be mistaken for something else. This is the potential...
Nursing Home Negligence
Maryland has moderate level of nursing facility staffing
The presence of adequate nursing facility staff likely leads to better treatment of elderly residents. Staff shortages can result in a failure to diagnose the concerns of residents and could lead to unnecessary pain and suffering. In worst-case scenarios, nursing home...
Women, minorities face higher rates of medical misdiagnosis
When you start to feel unwell, you may visit your Maryland doctor with the hope that he or she is going to be able to tell you what the problem is and what to do to fix it. Yet, many patients receive incorrect medical diagnoses from their doctors. When they do, it...
How can you help a victim of elder abuse?
Elder abuse can deteriorate self-confidence, impair judgment and jeopardize life expectancy. Watching someone you love endure an abusive situation can cause angst and uncertainty. Helping an elderly individual out of an abusive situation may require the intervention...
What hazards should you know about in nursing homes?
Putting your loved one in a nursing home can alleviate some of your responsibilities. A good facility will provide high-quality care, customized assistance and opportunities for socializing. However, sometimes hazards can put your family member at risk of a severe...
How can you detect neglect in a nursing home?
For most families, deciding to transition a loved one to a nursing home is not a simple decision. Like many others, you have probably spent hours comparing options, visiting facilities and helping your family member prepare for the adjustment. Suspecting that a person...
Are these pressure ulcers?
If you visit your loved one at their nursing facility and notice what appears to be blisters on their body, pay close attention. In reality, you may actually be looking at pressure ulcers, also called bedsores. You can often find these sores at the joints, back, hips...
MRSA at nursing homes?
The bacteria staphylococcus aureus, or staph, causes "staph infections" and other forms of very damaging, contagious infections. Unfortunately, some strains of staph have developed antibiotic resistance over the years, too, making it hard to treat. This includes MRSA....
How can I protect my loved one from abuse?
Knowing that the nursing home you choose for your loved one is a safe place is essential. However, it is not always easy to properly assess the place before you make your choice. For this reason, you need to be vigilant about paying attention to signs that the...
Can nursing home neglect lead to sepsis?
If you have a parent or a grandparent in a nursing home, you probably keep a close eye on your loved one’s care. Some seniors become the victims of abuse or neglect from nursing home staffers. Serious injuries or health conditions may result. Sepsis is one alarming...