Category Archives: Lack Of Care
How Can Nursing Homes Prevent Choking?
For nursing home residents, swallowing food is often very difficult. It is critical that nursing home staff members supervise at meal time and monitor the food intake of the residents. When staff members do not understand when a resident is susceptible to choking, or they do not enforce diet restrictions, residents can choke. In… Read More »
Why Do Nursing Home Residents Suffer Broken Necks?
Nursing home residents never expect to suffer an injury that is as severe and life-threatening as a broken neck. Unfortunately, there are many dangerous hazards in nursing homes including broken steps, missing handrails, and even staff members who abuse the residents in their care. If someone you love has broken their neck while in… Read More »
Are Long-Term Care Facilities Allowed To Kick Residents Out?
Before admitting your loved one into a nursing home, you likely conducted thorough research and made sure it was the best one possible for your family member. It is then devastating to learn that the same nursing home is now thinking about evicting your loved one. Sadly, this is done by many nursing homes… Read More »
