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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals an alarming lack of nursing home medical director oversight. The findings in the study raise serious questions about the level of oversight and quality of care provided in these facilities, where medical directors are responsible for meeting care standards. Medical directors set...

When you trust a nursing home to care for your loved one, you expect them to meet certain standards of care. One of those responsibilities is making sure residents maintain a healthy weight. However, if you notice sudden or significant weight loss, it may be a warning sign that something isn't quite right. Extreme weight...

A recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine could drastically change federal regulation, especially for nursing homes. This ruling has stirred concerns among advocates about the potential risks to vulnerable nursing home residents. The decision directly challenges the authority of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to regulate the nursing home...

Many times, nursing home neglect and abuse can result in the death of a nursing home resident. When this happens, a wrongful death may have occurred, which gives certain people the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. So, how does the process work in Pennsylvania? How do you prove that a wrongful death occurred...

Resident-to-resident aggression in long-term care facilities is a common yet frequently disregarded issue. According to a recent New York Times report, as many as 20.2% of nursing home residents and 15% of assisted living residents encounter some form of aggression from their peers within a month. This aggression takes a toll on residents' physical and...

Residents in memory care facilities commonly experience a variety of challenges associated with progressive memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and other dementias. These issues include cognitive decline, difficulty with daily living activities, behavioral changes, and increased emotional distress. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds they also experience a...

Nursing homes are meant to provide a safe and caring environment for elderly residents, but unfortunately, nursing home neglect and insufficient care can lead to serious consequences, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). How do head and brain injuries happen in nursing homes? When nursing home staff fail to provide adequate supervision or medical care, residents...

The mistreatment of nursing residents, including nursing home abuse and neglect, represents a grave violation of trust and dignity, with potentially devastating consequences. Nursing home facilities and its staff members are entrusted with the care of our loved ones who require specialized attention and support. But in disturbing news, a former Pennsylvania nurse has been linked...

Nursing home neglect and abuse can take many different forms, from physical abuse by nursing home staff members to failing to provide care to nursing home residents. In recent years, another type of nursing home abuse has become increasingly common – nursing home staff members sharing cruel social media posts about elderly residents. "They (social...

Unreported incidents mean elder abuse and neglect are more common than realized. Despite a slew of federal and state laws guaranteeing elder rights and protection, a significant percentage of residents say they are too afraid to speak up about nursing home neglect and abuse. According to a recent study, almost 20 percent of residents believe...