Nursing Home Abuse

Identifying and defining abuse and neglect

Abuse of the elderly can come in many forms. Whether it be in the home, in public, or in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, it is important to know what constitutes abuse of the elderly in order to spot it and put an end to it. In 1987, Congress passed the Nursing Home
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Reporting Nursing Home Abuse

Abuse of the elderly in long term care facilities such as nursing homes is a serious problem affecting thousands yearly. From 1996-2000, there were over 72,000 complaints of abuse or neglect in nursing homes nationwide according to the national service that logs these reports for the government. Neglect generally means

Resident’s Rights

In 1987, Congress enacted the Nursing Home Reform Law, which guaranteed certain rights for the elderly who live in long-term care facilities. According to the NCCNHR, a not-profit coalition that advocates these rights, the purpose of the Nursing Home Reform Law is to promote and enhance the quality of life of residents in nursing homes.
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Residents’ Rights and Common Rights Violations

Nursing homes are places for people who either cannot take care of themselves or need help taking care of themselves. For whatever reason, this means to some that nursing home residents have limited rights; this is simply not the case. Nursing home residents have the following rights

Bedsores: Heal and Prevent

According to the Mayo Clinic, “bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heel, ankles, hips or buttocks.” The first stage of a bedsore is when
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